FIFA Club World Cup Quarterfinal: PSG power past Bayern Munich 2-0 into Semifinals as Doué and Dembélé strike in fiery finish

Published by [email protected] at July 5, 2025

Posted: Saturday, July 5, 2025. 12:26 pm CST.

Désiré Doué scored PSG’s opening goal – Photo Credit: FIFA Club World Cup

By Rubén Morales Iglesias: Paris Saint-Germain marched into the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals with a commanding 2-0 win over Bayern Munich at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, Georgia, on Saturday, thanks to second-half goals from Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé. The match, played in sweltering 32°C heat, ended in high drama, with PSG finishing with nine men and a late Bayern penalty appeal overturned by VAR.

⚽ Doué opens, Dembélé finishes
The breakthrough came in the 78th minute when 19-year-old Désiré Doué calmly slotted home after Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer slipped while attempting to close him down. The goal rewarded PSG’s growing pressure and gave them a crucial edge in a tightly contested affair.

Despite being reduced to ten men after Willian Pacho’s red card in the 81st minute, PSG remained composed. Then, in the 90+6th minute, Ousmane Dembélé sealed the result with a blistering counterattack, finishing coolly to double the lead and crush Bayern’s hopes of a comeback.

🟥 PSG finish with nine
The Parisians’ night wasn’t without turbulence. After Pacho’s dismissal, fellow defender Lucas Hernandez was also sent off in the 90+2nd minute, leaving PSG with just nine players for the final moments. Despite the numerical disadvantage, PSG’s defensive structure held firm.

🖥️ VAR denies Bayern late lifeline
Bayern nearly found a way back into the match ten minutes into stoppage time when they appealed for a penalty following a challenge inside the box. Referee Anthony Taylor initially paused play, but after a VAR review, it was determined there had been no physical contact—no penalty was awarded, much to Bayern’s frustration.

📊 Match Summary

Final Score: PSG 2–0 Bayern Munich
Goals:
- Désiré Doué (78’)
- Ousmane Dembélé (90+6’)
Red Cards (PSG):
- Willian Pacho (81’)
- Lucas Hernandez (90+2’)
Venue: Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Atlanta, GA
Temperature: 32°C

🚀 Next Stop: Semifinals.

With this victory, PSG advance to the semifinals, where they will face the winner of Real Madrid vs Borussia Dortmund. Despite finishing with nine men, the French champions showed grit, flair, and a ruthless edge—qualities that make them serious contenders for their first Club World Cup crown.

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