Arriving as the tournament favorites, PSG and Bayern Munich lived up to expectations by securing spots in the quarterfinals of the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. Their upcoming clash promises to be the most anticipated matchup of the event, featuring two powerhouses that consistently perform at the highest levels in Europe.
Paris Saint-Germain enter the competition as a top title contender, with a youthful and balanced roster. Head coach Luis Enrique has elevated their midfield, with Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz crucial in dictating game tempo and making decisive plays. Offensively, the French side features versatile talents like Desire Doue, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Bradley Barcola, adept at exploiting defensive weaknesses to maximize scoring opportunities.
Despite the disappointing season, Bayern Munich have excelled in the FIFA Club World Cup 2025. Head coach Vincent Kompany has transformed the defense into a reliable unit with the signing of Jonathan Tah. In the midfield, Joshua Kimmich has restored stability by controlling the tempo with precision. On offense, Michael Olise has shone brightly, leading the team alongside Harry Kane.
PSG confirmed lineup vs Bayern Munich
Paris Saint-Germain enter the quarterfinals with a clean bill of health, showcasing a fully fit squad. Head coach Luis Enrique wonāt introduce dynamic French forward Ousmane Dembele, who recently made a brief appearance against Inter Miami following his recovery from injury. That being said, the French star wonāt start in the game to prevent any setbacks, leveraging the outstanding performances of Desire Doue instead.
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With this in mind, Paris Saint-Germain will play as follows: Gianluigi Donnarumma; Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, William Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Vitinha, Joao Neves, Fabian Ruiz; Desire Doue, Bradley Barcola, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
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Bayern Munich starting lineup vs PSG
Bayern Munich approach their upcoming match against PSG with a relatively clean bill of health. Serge Gnabry experienced minor muscular discomfort in the clash against Flamengo, which led the coach to place him on the bench for this crucial match. That being said, Vincent Kompany opted to start Jamal Musiala on the pitch, despite him just returning from injury.
With this in mind, Bayern Munich will line up like this: Manuel Neuer, Konrad Laimer, Dayot Upamecano, Jonathan Tah, Josip Stanisic, Joshua Kimmich, Jamal Musiala, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Michael Olise, Kingsley Coman, Harry Kane.
