PSG SHOCKS BAYERN Did They Just Steal the Game?!

Paris Saint-Germain v Bayern Munich: A Club World Cup Quarter-Final Thriller

What a night of football we've just witnessed! The Club World Cup quarter-final between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich was nothing short of a rollercoaster, packed with drama, goals, red cards, and VAR controversy. Here's a breakdown of the key moments that unfolded:

First Half Frustrations

The first half ended goalless, but it wasn't without its talking points. A significant concern was the injury to Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala. The young player suffered what appeared to be a serious ankle injury following a collision with PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. The incident left players visibly shaken, and we wish Musiala a speedy recovery.

Key first-half moments included:

• Donnarumma's superb save to deny Michael Olise's shot destined for the top corner.
• Harry Kane's missed header – a chance he'd normally bury.
• Neuer's double save to thwart Kharatskhelia.

Second Half Explosion

The second half burst into life with a flurry of incidents. Bayern brought on Serge Gnabry for the injured Musiala.

79th Minute: GOAL! PSG 1-0 Bayern Munich (Doue)
The deadlock was finally broken! Desire Doue, who moments earlier was booked for simulation, found the back of the net with a scuffed shot from the edge of the area. Harry Kane lost possession cheaply in the center circle, leading to the PSG counter-attack.

82nd Minute: RED CARD! PSG Down to 10 Men
Willian Pacho received a straight red card for a high tackle on Leon Goretzka, turning the game on its head. PSG were a goal up but a man down.

87th Minute: Kane's Disallowed Goal
Harry Kane thought he'd equalized, heading home a cross, but the offside flag denied him.

90+2 Minute: RED CARD! PSG Down to 9 Men
Lucas Hernandez, who had only just come on, was shown a straight red card for elbowing Raphael Guerrero. PSG were now clinging to their lead with nine men.

90+6 Minute: GOAL! PSG 2-0 Bayern Munich (Dembele)
Against all odds, nine-man PSG doubled their lead! A counter-attack saw Joao Neves tee up Ousmane Dembele, who fired into the bottom corner. Pandemonium ensued!

Added Time Drama
Bayern Munich were awarded a penalty in the dying moments of added time after Nuno Mendes fouled Thomas Muller. VAR took a look to confirm.

Key Substitutions

• PSG: Ousmane Dembele replaced Desire Doue (70th minute).
• Bayern: Thomas Muller and Leon Goretzka came on for Coman and Pavlovic (84th minute).

A Chaotic Conclusion

In the end, PSG emerged victorious in a match that will be remembered for its drama and controversy. The red cards, the disallowed goal, and the late Dembele goal will be debated for days to come. Bayern will rue their missed chances, especially Kane's disallowed goal, and the injury to Musiala, but ultimately, PSG showed incredible resilience to secure their place in the next round.

Football, eh? You just never know what's going to happen.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/football/live/2025/jul/05/paris-saint-germain-v-bayern-munich-club-world-cup-quarter-final-live