Paris Saint-Germain defied the odds with nine men on the pitch, beating Bayern Munich 2-0 in a fiery FIFA Club World Cup 2025 quarterfinal on Saturday at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta.
Goals from Desire Doue and a late strike by Ousmane Dembele saw the French treble winners hold off the Bundesliga champions, even after Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernandez were sent off in a tense second half.
🔥 Key Match Events:
- First Half: Both teams traded intense chances with top saves from Donnarumma and Neuer, while Bayern’s Jamal Musiala suffered a serious ankle injury after a collision with Donnarumma, ruling him out of the match.
- 66’ – Substitution: Ousmane Dembele came on to change the game as Luis Enrique avoided extra-time in a long season.
- 72’ – Goal: Desire Doue (PSG)
Capitalized on a Bayern error, Doue lashed a low shot past Neuer at the near post to break the deadlock. - 83’ – Red Card: Willian Pacho (PSG)
Sent off for a high tackle on Leon Goretzka. - 88’ – Red Card: Lucas Hernandez (PSG)
Elbowed an opponent off the ball, leaving PSG with nine men. - 90+4’ – Goal: Ousmane Dembele (PSG)
Sealed the victory with a composed finish after a blistering counter led by Achraf Hakimi. Dembele celebrated in tribute to Diogo Jota, who recently passed away.
🕊️ Moment of Silence:
The match began with a minute of silence for Liverpool forward Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva, who tragically died in a car accident. The moment was especially emotional for PSG’s five Portuguese players.
🆚 Next Match: PSG vs Real Madrid
The win sets up a blockbuster semifinal between PSG and Real Madrid, who earlier defeated Borussia Dortmund 3-2. The clash will take place Wednesday at MetLife Stadium, New Jersey.
🧩 Match Stats Summary:
| Stat | PSG | Bayern |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | 0 |
| Red Cards | 2 | 0 |
| Possession | 48% | 52% |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 6 |
| Corners | 4 | 5 |
