PSG Stuns Bayern Munich 2-0 in Epic Club World Cup Showdown: Complete Player Ratings and Match Analysis

Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the FIFA Club World Cup semifinals after overcoming Bayern Munich in an emotionally charged encounter. The current Champions League holders, despite fielding a different lineup against a transformed opponent, secured their revenge for the 2020 UCL final defeat.

Prior to kickoff, players observed a moment of silence in memory of the late Diogo Jota.

Bayern initiated their attack by focusing on Nuno Mendes through Michael Olise's runs and Konrad Laimer's overlapping movements. PSG's initial opportunity arose in the 19th minute when Achraf Hakimi surged down the right wing, delivering a cross across the goalmouth. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia found himself cramped for space and sent his effort into the side netting. At the opposite end, Olise came close to opening the scoring, only to be denied by Gianluigi Donnarumma's strong save.

Josip Stanisic's injury forced Vincent Kompany to make an early substitution, introducing Sacha Boey. Harry Kane connected with a Kingsley Coman delivery but failed to direct his header on target as both sides continued their tactical battle.

The breakthrough came during first-half injury time, though Dayot Upamecano was ruled offside from the set piece. The half concluded dramatically when a collision between Donnarumma and Jamal Musiala cast a shadow over proceedings. The Bayern playmaker appeared to suffer an ankle problem as teammates from both clubs gathered around him. Donnarumma also seemed affected by the incident. Serge Gnabry took Musiala's place for the second period.

Olise and Désiré Doué continued their impressive displays as both teams searched for the crucial breakthrough. Manuel Neuer almost gifted PSG the opening goal, but their chance sailed narrowly wide. The sweeper-keeper took a significant gamble that fortunately went unpunished for Kompany's team.

Doué eventually opened the scoring in the 79th minute, firing a left-footed shot past Neuer at his near post after capitalizing on Kane's poor giveaway. This marked the young talent's first goal since the Champions League final.

Willian Pacho received his marching orders shortly after the restart and substitutions for a dangerous challenge on Leon Goretzka. The situation deteriorated further when Lucas Hernandez was dismissed for an elbow incident, leaving PSG to complete the match with nine players.

However, it was PSG who found the net again. Ousmane Dembélé completed an Achraf Hakimi-initiated move for the second goal. Dembélé honored Jota by performing his FIFA video game celebration after securing the victory.

Bayern nearly earned a late penalty for a high boot in stoppage time, but VAR overturned Anthony Taylor's initial decision. The final whistle marked the conclusion of Thomas Müller's Bayern career, with the German departing the club.

PSG will face the victor of today's Real Madrid versus Borussia Dortmund clash.

Bayern Munich Player Ratings vs. PSG (4-2-3-1)

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Player of the Match: Gianluigi Donnarumma (PSG)