PSG defeated Bayern 2-0 and advanced to the semifinals
In the last quarter-final of the Club World Championship, Paris Saint-Germain faced off against Germany's Bayern Munich. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
The match took place at the "Mercedes-Benz Arena," and since the stadium was covered, there were no concerns about the weather conditions in Atlanta. This was the earliest match of the 2025 Club World Championship, starting at 19:00 Moscow time.
From the beginning of the game, the competition was very intense. The first active action in the attack occurred in the third minute.
Due to Hvicha Olisening's negligence, he lost the ball, which was passed to Due, but his shot went slightly wide of the goalpost. Bayern responded: Kane, being ahead of Ruiz on the right flank, sent a diagonal shot, but Donnarumma defended the goal.
Throughout the game, Bayern primarily attacked from the right flank. Meanwhile, in the 19th minute, PSG broke through Bayern's defense with a quick counter-attack in the central area.
Hakimi moved quickly from the right flank and passed to the center, Hvicha attempted a shot from a difficult angle, but the ball hit the net from the outside. After receiving medical assistance, Stanishich tried to play again.
PSG created another opportunity, but Ruiz failed to direct the ball towards the goal. Kvaratskhelia provided the ball to Due from the left flank, who passed it back, but Fabiani's shot went over the top of the goal.
As Bayern's attacks continued, Kane showcased excellent dribbling skills. Mazyala received the ball and passed it to Kane, but Donnarumma ensured safety once again.
Hvicha moved to the left flank for an attack, leaving Upamecano behind, but his shot was saved by Neuer. Stanishich was substituted due to injury.
In the 39th minute, Coman deceived Navesh on the left flank and made an accurate pass to Kane, who headed the ball over the goal. Pavlovich provided a good pass to Mazyala from the right flank, but Donnarumma saved his shot.
In the first half's extra time, Bayern scored, but the goal was disallowed for offside. Mazyala got injured, and another player came in for him.
At the beginning of the second half, PSG played a unique free-kick. Hakimi touched the ball down and passed to Mendez, but Mendez lost speed, and the ball was seized by Bayern players.
In the 65th minute, Gnabry passed to Olises from the right flank, but his shot went past the goal. Neuer, leaving his penalty area, passed the ball to Hvicha.
Dembele, who came on as a substitute for Bayern, took a shot from close range. Usman made a slight mistake.
In the 78th minute, the score was opened. After Kane lost the ball in the center, PSG launched a counter-attack.
Neves played with Hakimi, helping Duening to take a precise shot from a close angle near the penalty area line. Neuer could not stop this shot.
The score was 1:0. Bayern's task of equalizing became a bit easier as Pacho received a direct red card.
Kane headed the ball towards the goal from a pass by Upamecano, but this goal was ruled out for offside. During extra time, PSG even gained an advantage while remaining with nine players on the field.
Dembele struck the goalpost, then Hakimi directed a precise shot to the left corner. The score was 2:0.
Bayern did not give up. Donnarumma made a wrong decision in a dangerous situation in his penalty area, and Mendez attempted to block Muller's header with a high foot.
The referee initially awarded a penalty, but after reviewing the video, the decision was overturned. As a result, no penalty was given, and the score remained 2:0.
PSG advanced to the semifinals and will face the winner of the match between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund. Bayern was eliminated from the tournament.
The match was analyzed by journalist Kirill Ivantsov.
