PSG crushed Bayern Munich 2-0 and marched into the Club World Cup semi-finals during a wild match at Atlanta. The French champions played with just nine men after losing two players to red cards late. Desire Doue and Ousmane Dembele found the back of the net for the winners. Bayern suffered a massive blow when star player Jamal Musiala hurt his ankle badly before halftime. The German team fought hard but could not break down the PSG defense.
Players and fans observed a quiet minute to honor Liverpool striker Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva who died in a car crash. The emotional moment hit PSG particularly hard since they have five Portuguese players on their squad. Nearly 67,000 spectators packed the Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the biggest clash of the tournament. Both teams created chances early as goalkeepers Gianluigi Donnarumma and Manuel Neuer made brilliant saves. The air-conditioned venue provided perfect conditions for fast-paced attacking football.
Young Doue broke the deadlock with 20 minutes left after Harry Kane gave away possession cheaply. PSG defender Willian Pacho received a red card for a dangerous tackle on Leon Goretzka. Lucas Hernandez also got sent off for throwing an elbow during the final stages. Dembele sealed the victory with a late goal after Achraf Hakimi set him up perfectly. The Frenchman celebrated by copying a video game gesture to tribute the deceased Jota.
PSG advances to face either Real Madrid or Borussia Dortmund at MetLife Stadium on Wednesday.
Players and fans observed a quiet minute to honor Liverpool striker Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva who died in a car crash. The emotional moment hit PSG particularly hard since they have five Portuguese players on their squad. Nearly 67,000 spectators packed the Mercedes-Benz Stadium for the biggest clash of the tournament. Both teams created chances early as goalkeepers Gianluigi Donnarumma and Manuel Neuer made brilliant saves. The air-conditioned venue provided perfect conditions for fast-paced attacking football.
Young Doue broke the deadlock with 20 minutes left after Harry Kane gave away possession cheaply. PSG defender Willian Pacho received a red card for a dangerous tackle on Leon Goretzka. Lucas Hernandez also got sent off for throwing an elbow during the final stages. Dembele sealed the victory with a late goal after Achraf Hakimi set him up perfectly. The Frenchman celebrated by copying a video game gesture to tribute the deceased Jota.
PSG advances to face either Real Madrid or Borussia Dortmund at MetLife Stadium on Wednesday.
