PSG vs. Bayern: Clash of Giants at the Club World Cup
The Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich will face each other this Saturday in the quarter-finals of the FIFA Club World Cup, a clash that evokes memories of the 2020 Champions League final. The match will be played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, United States, at 12:00 local time (16:00 GMT). This modern stadium, with a capacity for 71,000 spectators, is home to the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons and MLS’s Atlanta United.PSG, Favorite with an Impeccable History
The PSG arrives at this tie as the favorite, after a perfect season where they conquered all the titles, including their longed-for first Champions League. In the Club World Cup, PSG led the “group of death” after defeating Atletico Madrid 4-0 and Seattle Sounders 2-0. Although they suffered a 1-0 defeat against Botafogo, the champion of America, they managed to overcome Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami and company in the round of 16 with a score of 4-0.Bayern Munich: In Search of Revenge
For their part, Bayern Munich advanced as second in their group after thrashing Auckland City 10-0 and defeating Boca Juniors 2-1, although they also suffered a 1-0 defeat against Benfica. In the round of 16, they starred in an epic match against Flamengo, whom they defeated 4-2.Background and Head-to-Head
This season, Bayern Munich already defeated PSG 1-0 in the Champions League group stage. The history between both teams, with matches only in the Champions League since 1997, favors Bayern with 8 victories against 6 for PSG, with no draws. The most outstanding match was the Champions League final in 2020, where Bayern won 1-0. Kingsley Coman, trained in the PSG youth academy, scored the decisive goal.We already played against them this season and came out winning. We have to try to bring that energy and good feelings to this match.
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Coman, who suffered discomfort in the round of 16, is expected to be available for Saturday’s match.We face the ‘Champions’ champion with the utmost respect, but we are Bayern and we have no reason to hide.
Herbert Hainer
Dembélé Back in the Starting Eleven
Ousmane Dembélé could return to the starting eleven after his debut at the Club World Cup against Inter Miami. The French forward missed the first phase due to an injury. Luis Enrique could opt for Dembélé instead of Bradley Barcola.Barcola added: “When we faced them at the beginning of the season, we weren’t in a good moment. Now I think we can do much better. When we play like this, I think we are unstoppable.”This could be a very good time to get revenge.
Bradley Barcola
