Paris Saint-Germain(PSG) defeated Bayern Munich 2-0 in the Club World Cup quarterfinals, with Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele scoring the goals in a gripping battle.
Paris Saint-Germain(PSG) reached the Club World Cup semifinals after a thrilling 2-0 win over Bayern Munich.
The match was intense and evenly contested, but PSG’s Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele scored the decisive goals. Despite being reduced to nine men in the final stages, PSG managed to hold off Bayern’s attacks and secure the victory.
The match was played in emotional circumstances, with players and spectators observing a minute of silence in honor of Diogo Jota and his brother, who tragically died in a car crash on Thursday. The PSG squad, which includes five Portuguese players, was visibly affected by the moment of silence.
The match began with both teams exchanging early blows, with Desire Doue firing narrowly wide and Donnarumma saving Michael Olise’s low effort.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia hit the side netting after a sharp PSG counter, and Donnarumma produced a fine save at full stretch to tip away another Olise effort. A major highlight from the game was when Bayern’s Jamal Musiala suffered a horrific ankle injury before halftime. The German midfielder had to be stretched off and the injury seemingly impacted the team’s momentum.
In the second half, Bayern’s Harry Kane came close with a header that flew narrowly off target. However, it was PSG who scored the first goal, with Desire Doue flashing a low strike home at the near post after Kane gave the ball away. Bayern pushed hard for an equalizer, but PSG held firm despite being reduced to nine men after Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernandez were sent off.
Ousmane Dembele sealed the win for PSG with a cool finish after Achraf Hakimi’s run through. Dembele’s goal was a fitting end to a strong team performance, and he celebrated by copying Diogo Jota’s video-gaming celebration in tribute to the Liverpool forward.
The win sets up a semifinal match for PSG against either Real Madrid or Borussia Dortmund on Wednesday at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. PSG will look to build on their momentum and make a strong impression in the tournament.
