PSG vs Bayern Munich: FIFA Club World Cup 2025 Quarter-Final

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) vs Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup! This match is a battle between two football giants – European champions PSG on one side, and Bundesliga giants Bayern on the other. The match will kick off on July 5, 2025, at 5pm (UK time) at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, and you can watch it live on the DAZN app in the UK.

So, let’s see what can happen in this match, who will win? In this blog, I will share the current form of both teams, head-to-head, injury updates, and predictions for you.

Current Form: PSG vs Bayern Munich

PSG: The French giants are in their best form this season! They thrashed Atlético Madrid 4-0 in the group stage, and beat Inter Miami (Messi's team!) in the round of 16 in the same way. Joao Neves scored two goals, and players like Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, and Lee Kang-in showed their mettle. Their star player Ousmane Dembele missed the Atlético match due to injury, but played 28 minutes in the Inter Miami match. His fitness could be a big problem in this match.

Bayern Munich: But Bayern are not far behind. They thrashed Auckland City 10-0 in the group stage, with Jamal Musiala scoring a hat-trick. In the round of 16, they won 4-2 against Flamengo, with Harry Kane scoring twice to send the team into the quarter-finals. However, their defense has shown some weaknesses, which could be a problem against a strong team like PSG.

Head-to-Head: PSG vs BayernPSG and Bayern have faced each other several times in the past few years, And Bayern has won most of the time. Just look at the record of the last five matches:

• 26/11/24: Bayern Munich 1-0 PSG (Champions League)
• 08/11/23: Bayern Munich 2-0 PSG (Champions League)
• 14/02/23: PSG 0-1 Bayern Munich (Champions League)
• 13/04/21: PSG 0-1 Bayern Munich (Champions League)
• 07/04/21: Bayern Munich 2-3 PSG (Champions League)

Bayern’s won four of the last five, with a 5-0 aggregate scoreline in their favor. But let’s not forget that PSG pulled off a 3-2 upset in 2021, proving they can surprise Bayern. For PSG, players like Joao Neves, Vitinha, and Désiré Doué will be key, while Bayern’s Harry Kane, Musiala, and Thomas Muller will be ones to watch.

Injury Updates: Who’s In, Who’s Out?

PSG:

• Ousmane Dembele: Back from injury, he played 28 minutes against Inter Miami. He’s likely to start, giving PSG’s attack a major boost.
• Bradley Barcola: Missed the group stage with a knee injury, and his status for this match is still uncertain.
• The rest of the squad is fit, with no suspensions reported.

Bayern Munich:

• Alphonso Davies: Out until December with an injury, so he’ll miss this match.
• Hiroki Ito: Won’t return until after the tournament, another blow to Bayern’s defense.
• Jamal Musiala: Came off the bench against Flamengo and could start here, adding firepower to Bayern’s midfield.

Bayern’s defense is weakened without Davies and Ito, which could be a big advantage for PSG’s sharp attackers.

Where and How to Watch?
The match will take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, where PSG already thrashed Inter Miami in the round of 16. This stadium hosted over 90,000 fans during the last FIFA World Cup final, so expect an electric atmosphere!

• Kick-off: July 5, 2025, at 5 PM UK time.
  
  
• Broadcast: Live on the DAZN app in the UK. If you’re in Bangladesh, check for DAZN subscriptions or local streaming platforms to catch the action.
  

Prediction And Preview

It's hard to say, but PSG have been in great form in their group stage and round of 16, winning both their last two matches 4-0. Having Neves, Vitinha, and Dembele (if fit) in their attacking line-up could give Bayern's weak defence a hard time.
Bayern, on the other hand, have a much better attacking line-up. Harry Kane is in great form, and the return of Musiala will strengthen their midfield. The absence of Davies in their defence and the weakness they showed in the Flamengo match could create opportunities for PSG.

My Prediction: PSG 3-2 Bayern Munich. This match is going to be a goal-fest, with both teams playing attacking football. PSG’s current form and Bayern’s defensive issues tilt the scales slightly in their favor. That said, if Kane and Musiala capitalize on their chances, Bayern could pull off an upset.