Paris St Germain (PSG) secured a commanding 2-0 victory over Bayern Munich in a thrilling quarter-final match of the Club World Cup on July 5, 2025. The win marks the end of Bayern’s run in the tournament. Beyond that, it launches PSG into the semifinals, proving their confidence and talent on the international stage.
The final was highlighted a terrific Ousmane Dembele performance. And oh how he rejoiced whenever he netted PSG’s second goal of the evening. It was Achraf Hakimi who opened the scoring, and he started an avalanche of 5 straight goals as the French team imposed their will on the match. His watershed goal that capped off PSG’s glowing lead underscored just how crucial Dembelé would be to his new side’s attacking blueprint.
The atmosphere in the stadium was electric as fans watched PSG’s tactical masterclass unfold right before their eyes. Ousmane Dembele’s celebration with Kylian Mbappe was relief and joy rolled into one. Photographer Kai Pfaffenbach of Reuters beautifully documented the joy of this moment, felt both by players and their fans. His goal proved to be just enough for PSG to send them through to the knockout stage of the tournament.
As the match wore on, it just began to seem evident that PSG was in control the entire time. Their defensive tactics stopped Bayern Munich from having success in the final third, and their counter attacks regularly kept the German team on their toes. That mix of dogged defense and purposeful attack was essential in earning the Dukes a clean sheet and the two-goal margin.
Read the full account of this tragic event on Al Jazeera, by staff reporters Manasi Pathak and Patrick Keddie. They provided an in-depth analysis of the gameplay, player performances, and tactical decisions made by both teams throughout the match. Audience members hoping to get the whole picture will find a detailed summary as well as a full match report. So go ahead, just click on this link from Al Jazeera’s website!
