Nine-Man PSG Stun Bayern to Reach Club World Cup Semis
Paris Saint‑Germain pulled off a remarkable 2‑0 victory over Bayern Munich in the FIFA Club World Cup quarter-finals on 5,July,2025 in Atlanta, booking a semifinal spot despite being reduced to nine men late in the match .
A Battle of Attrition
Bayern dominated much of the first half, hitting the bar and having two goals ruled out for offside. PSG keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma was outstanding—saving shots from Michael Olise and Aleksandar Pavlovic and even being left distraught when Bayern’s young star Jamal Musiala suffered a serious ankle injury in a collision with Donnarumma .
Doué Breakthrough at 78'
The deadlock was broken in the 78th minute. João Neves won possession high up the pitch and fed Désiré Doué, who calmly curled into the near post beyond Manuel Neuer .
Chaos and Cards
Moments after taking the lead, PSG were whittled down to nine men. Willian Pacho received a straight red for a late challenge, and in stoppage time Lucas Hernández followed for elbowing Raphael Guerreiro . Bayern thought they’d earned a late penalty, but VAR overturned the decision .
Dembele Seals the Win
Deep into stoppage time, Ousmane Dembélé sprung forward on a counterattack. His deflected shot found the net, marking the final nail in Bayern’s coffin .
Historic Achievement
PSG end Bayern’s four-match winning streak over them and advance to the Club World Cup semifinals, where they will face either Real Madrid or Borussia Dortmund in New Jersey on 8th or 9 th July . Remarkably, they achieved this feat while down two players for the final stretch—an extraordinary testament to their resilience under pressure.
This win rounds out PSG’s historic treble-winning campaign—Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Champions League—and now a shot at the Club World Cup trophy awaits .With their historic treble-winning season still fresh, PSG now have a golden opportunity to add the Club World Cup to their list of achievements. The team's grit, even when facing adversity, highlights their evolution into one of Europe’s most mentally strong sides.