Nine-Man PSG Overcome Bayern Munich 2-0 to Reach Club World Cup Semifinals

Paris Saint-Germain secured a dramatic 2-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the 2025 Club World Cup quarterfinals, with goals from Desiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé ensuring PSG's progression to the semi-finals. The match was marked by high intensity and quality, but also marred by a serious injury to Bayern's Jamal Musiala, who suffered a broken ankle following a challenge from PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. Despite being reduced to nine men due to red cards for Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernández, PSG maintained their composure and defensive discipline, denying Bayern multiple scoring opportunities including a disallowed goal and a reversed penalty decision after VAR review. Both teams displayed extreme principles and tactical intent, resulting in a breathless and often frenetic game, with PSG holding Bayern to just 0.6 expected goals. The victory highlighted PSG's resilience and defensive strength, extending their streak to ten consecutive matches conceding fewer than one expected goal. The match was widely regarded as one of the best in the tournament, living up to the Club World Cup's billing as a showcase of top-tier football.