Atlanta, Georgia — Paris St-Germain advanced to the semi-finals of the Club World Cup with a hard-fought victory against Bayern Munich, a match marred by a troubling injury to Jamal Musiala and two red cards for the French side.

Desire Doue, who previously made headlines by netting two goals in PSG’s Champions League final triumph over Inter Milan, broke the deadlock in the 78th minute. He unleashed a precise left-footed shot that found the corner of the net, injecting energy into a tense encounter.

Despite being reduced to nine players, PSG managed to secure their win with an injury-time goal from Ousmane Dembele, who added an insurance goal, further elevating the stakes for their upcoming semifinal clash with either Real Madrid or Borussia Dortmund.

The match began with an entertaining first half that ended without goals. Musiala, making his first start of the tournament following an injury layoff, suffered a significant setback when he was caught awkwardly by PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma. This left the German international on the pitch clutching his left ankle, much to the dismay of his teammates and fans alike.

Bayern Munich had their chances to score, including a disallowed header from Dayot Upamecano due to offside. Their goalkeeper, Manuel Neuer, displayed his world-class ability with a fantastic stop against Bradley Barcola early in the second half, keeping the match level until Doue’s strike.

The game’s intensity escalated when PSG’s Pacho received a red card for a reckless challenge on Leon Goretzka just four minutes later. The situation worsened for PSG when Lucas Hernandez was also sent off in stoppage time for another foul, leaving the team in a precarious position as the match drew to a close.

Bayern sought to capitalize on the numerical advantage, with England captain Harry Kane having a goal disallowed for offside. Their potential momentum dissolved when a late penalty appeal was overturned after video assistant referee review. Referee Anthony Taylor initially ruled in favor of a penalty against PSG for a high challenge by Nuno Mendes on Thomas Muller but reversed the decision after reviewing the incident on the monitor.

Following the match, there was an emotional moment as Thomas Muller, who played a pivotal role in Bayern’s success over the years, took the field for possibly the last time after an illustrious 17-year career with the club. His status as a seasoned leader and consistent performer leaves a significant legacy at Bayern.

With the win, PSG looks ahead with renewed confidence as they prepare to face their next opponent, while Bayern will reflect on a turbulent campaign overshadowed by injuries and missed opportunities. The upcoming fixtures promise to bring more excitement in this prestigious tournament.