European champions Paris Saint‑Germain have edged past Bayern Munich 2‑0 to reach the semi-finals at the FIFA Club World Cup in the United States.
The deadlock was broken in the 78th minute when Désiré Doué latched onto a brilliant ball from João Neves and curled a left-footed strike past Manuel Neuer.
The drama intensified with two PSG red cards late in the game—Willian Pacho in the 82nd minute and Lucas Hernández in injury time.
Deep into stoppage time, Ousmane Dembélé sealed the victory in the 90+6th minute, sweeping in a composed finish that ensured PSG’s progression despite their numerical disadvantage
The match also saw a worrying moment as Bayern’s Jamal Musiala suffered a serious ankle injury late in the first half following a collision with Gianluigi Donnarumma.
Paris Saint‑Germain: 2 (DÉSIRÉ DOUÉ 78’, OUSMANE DEMBÉLÉ 90+6’)
Bayern Munich: 0
15 times Europoean champions Real Madrid flexed their muscles with a dramatic 3-2 win over another German side, Borussia Dortmund.
Early goals from Gonzalo Garcia and Fran Garcia put the Spaniards in control and despite edging the possession stats, Dortmund never really looked like getting into the game until second half injury time.
Maximilian Beir’s deflective shot gave Dortmund late hope. But Kylian Mbappe effectively sealed the result two minutes later with a spectacular volley for 3-1. Dean Huijsen was then sent off for bringing down a Dortmund player in the box and Serhou Guirassy converted from the spot. Thibaut Cortouis then made an incredible last gasp save to deny Dortmund what would have been a remarkable equaliser.
Real Madrid will face PSG in the second semi final on Wednesday (US time) with Chelsea and Fluminese to meet in the first semi on Tuesday.
Real Madrid 3 (Gonzalo GARCIA 10′ Fran GARCIA 20′ K. Mbappé
Borussia Dortmund 2 (Maximilian BEIR 90+2 Serhou GUIRASSY 90+8′)