Musiala Injury Mars PSG’s Club World Cup Victory Over Bayern Munich
Paris Saint-Germain advanced to the Club World Cup semifinals, but their 2-0 victory over Bayern Munich on Saturday, July 5, 2025, was overshadowed by a potentially serious ankle injury to Jamal Musiala, the German national team star. The incident occurred in the final moments of the first half during a quarterfinal clash at the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
The match, initially a tense 0-0 affair, saw PSG pull ahead after halftime with goals from Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé. However, the focus quickly shifted to the health of the 22-year-old Musiala following a collision.
Collision with Donnarumma Sparks Concern
The injury occurred as Musiala contested a ball with Willian Pacho in the Parisian area. In a subsequent play, he was swept by PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma, resulting in his left ankle being trapped under the Italian shot-stopper’s weight. Television replays suggested a possible dislocation.
“According to the television images, the limb was outdated,” one commentator observed. The severity of the injury remains unknown, but the sight of Musiala leaving the field clearly concerned both teams and fans.
PSG Advances, Awaits Semifinal Opponent
Despite the unsettling injury, Paris Saint-Germain secured their place in the semifinals, continuing their pursuit of a potentially perfect season. They will now face the winner of Saturday’s quarterfinal between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund.
The semifinal match is scheduled for Wednesday at MetLife Stadium in East Rutherford, New Jersey. The other semifinal will pit Chelsea against Flamengo – the sole non-European representative remaining in the tournament – on Tuesday, following Flamengo’s victory over Al-Hilal.
A Thrilling Match Tempered by Injury
Saturday’s contest between PSG and Bayern was a showcase of offensive football, characterized by intense physical and tactical play. The goalkeepers, Manuel Neuer and Gianluigi Donnarumma, proved pivotal in keeping the scoreline level for much of the match with a series of impressive saves.
However, the promising encounter was ultimately marred by the worrying injury to Musiala, who recently donned the number ten jersey for Bayern. The incident cast a pall over PSG’s victory and raises questions about Musiala’s availability for future matches.
LGC (EFE, AFP)
