This Saturday, July 5, 2025, Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich will lock horns in a highly anticipated FIFA Club World Cup quarter-final at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, Georgia. The match is set to kick off at 12pm local time (6pm CEST, 5pm UK time), and anticipation is soaring as both European giants vie for a place in the semi-finals.
Recent Form and Road to the Quarter-Finals
Paris Saint-Germain, the reigning UEFA Champions League holders, enter the contest in scintillating form.
They dismantled Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami 4-0 in the last 16, with João Neves scoring twice and Achraf Hakimi and a Désiré Doué cross forcing an own goal completing the rout.
PSG have won three of their four matches in the tournament, their only blemish a surprise 1-0 group stage loss to Botafogo.
Bayern Munich, meanwhile, booked their place with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Brazilian powerhouse Flamengo. Harry Kane struck twice, while Leon Goretzka and an own goal sealed the win.
Bayern have been prolific, netting 16 goals so far—the most of any team at the tournament—with Kane, Jamal Musiala, and Michael Olise each contributing three goals.
Head-to-Head
Bayern Munich have dominated recent encounters with PSG, winning six of their last seven meetings – including each of the last four – and keeping clean sheets in all of those victories.
This psychological edge could be crucial as both sides prepare for another high-stakes showdown.
Team News and Players to Watch
For Bayern, Leroy Sané has departed for Galatasaray, but the return of Jamal Musiala from injury provides a boost.
Michael Olise and Serge Gnabry are expected to start, with Kingsley Coman doubtful after limping off against Flamengo. Alphonso Davies remains sidelined with a knee injury.
PSG welcome back Ousmane Dembélé, who made his tournament debut off the bench against Inter Miami and is now fit to start. The Parisians’ lineup is expected to feature familiar faces such as Achraf Hakimi and ex-Bayern defender Lucas Hernández.
Probable Lineups
Bayern Munich: Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Stanišić; Kimmich, Goretzka; Olise, Musiala, Gnabry; Kane
PSG: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Fabián; Doué, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia
Tactical Outlook and Expectations
Both teams are renowned for their attacking prowess. PSG have averaged 2.5 goals per game in the tournament, while Bayern have been even more prolific, averaging 4.0 and 2.5 goals per game depending on the phase of the competition.
With forwards like Harry Kane, Ousmane Dembélé, Désiré Doué, and Michael Olise on display, fans can expect an open, high-scoring affair.
Bookmakers and predictive algorithms suggest a tight contest, with Bayern holding a slight edge in probability to win, but PSG’s home-like support in the United States and their recent form make them formidable opponents.
What’s at Stake?
The winner will advance to the semi-finals at MetLife Stadium in New York, facing the victor of the Real Madrid, Juventus, Borussia Dortmund, or Monterrey quarter-final.
The PSG vs. Bayern Munich quarter-final is shaping up to be one of the standout fixtures of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
With both teams in red-hot form and a history of thrilling encounters, fans worldwide are in for a footballing spectacle as these two European powerhouses collide in Atlanta.
