PSG 2–0 Bayern: Nine-Man Parisians Stun Bavarians to Reach Club World Cup Semis

Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the semi-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup with a stunning 2–0 win over Bayern Munich on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.

Despite being reduced to nine men in a chaotic second half, PSG showed resilience and sharp finishing to knock out the German champions.

Doué Breaks Deadlock, Dembélé Seals It

The breakthrough came in the 78th minute when Désiré Doué punished a costly error from Harry Kane, firing a powerful strike into the bottom corner to put PSG ahead. Bayern struggled to respond, and their hopes were further dashed in stoppage time as Ousmane Dembélé finished a swift counter-attack to double the lead.

Red Cards and Injury Drama

The match saw high drama as PSG finished with only nine players on the pitch. Defender Willian Pacho was shown a straight red card in the 82nd minute for a reckless challenge, and Lucas Hernández was also dismissed in stoppage time for elbowing Raphaël Guerreiro.

Bayern’s misery was compounded by a serious injury to Jamal Musiala, who was stretchered off late in the first half with a suspected fractured ankle after a collision with Gianluigi Donnarumma.

VAR Woes for Bayern

Bayern believed they had equalized through Harry Kane in added time, but the goal was ruled out for offside. Moments later, a penalty awarded to Thomas Müller was overturned after a VAR review, leaving the German side furious.

Despite enjoying more possession and chances, Bayern were unable to break down a defiant PSG defense, with Donnarumma making several key saves to preserve the clean sheet.

What’s Next?

PSG now move on to the semi-finals, where they await the winner of the highly anticipated clash between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund. With belief, momentum, and remarkable grit, the French champions look poised for a serious run at the title.

For Bayern, it’s a bitter end to their Club World Cup hopes — one marked by injuries, missed chances, and hard questions for coach Vincent Company.