Preview for Paris Saint-Germain v Bayern Munich
The Membership World Cup steps up a notch tomorrow with two European heavyweights slugging it out in Atlanta.
Paris Saint-Germain, the champions of France and Europe, tackle Bundesliga winners Bayern Munich for the fitting to play both Actual Madrid or Borussia Dortmund within the semi-finals.
Each squads are stacked with worldwide expertise and it’s the sort of match-up FIFA envisaged after they determined to develop this event to attract in additional followers Stateside forward of subsequent summer time’s World Cup.
Bayern president Herbert Hainer is anticipating an in depth sport which may go both method.
He instructed TZ: “PSG are definitely among the best groups in Europe and performed nicely at this competitors to date.
“We compete in opposition to the Champions League winners with the best respect – however we’re FC Bayern and we don’t must concern anybody.”
PSG’s final two video games in opposition to European opposition noticed them beat Inter Milan 5-0 within the Champions League remaining and Atletico Madrid 4-0 of their opener on the Membership World Cup.
They’ve developed right into a profitable machine beneath Luis Enrique however Hainer has confidence in Vincent Kompany’s aspect.
He added: “As we have now seen, our crew is in a very good place – and when two high groups play in opposition to one another, it’s all the time a spectacle for the followers. Such video games are about nuances, generally the type of the day decides.”
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— Paris Saint-Germain (@PSG_inside) July 3, 2025
Tomorrow may very well be Thomas Müller’s remaining look in a Bayern shirt.
The midfielder holds the report for probably the most appearances within the membership’s historical past however is now counting all the way down to the day he has to maneuver on.
Muller has loved being with the squad for the ultimate time within the US and is hoping to exit with a bang.
He stated: “In comparison with on a regular basis life within the Bundesliga, such main tournaments are concerning the short-term perspective. We have to go huge or go house.”
Bayern beat Flamengo 4-2 within the final 16 whereas PSG brushed apart the problem of Lionel Messi and Inter Miami 4-0.
Luis Enrique has remodeled PSG from a membership beset by inside issues attributable to celebrity gamers to a younger, hungry squad that might dominate continental competitors for a few years.
The Spaniard may be very a lot targeted on the current, nevertheless, and is hoping they will again up their current successes with one other trophy.
He stated: “That is clearly a historic season for our membership, and we intend to proceed making historical past on this competitors.”
Group Information for Paris Saint-Germain v Bayern Munich
Ousmane Dembele made his return as an alternative in opposition to Miami and Luis Enrique may very well be tempted to start out the France ahead. Nonetheless, with Bradley Barcola, Need Doue and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia in good type, Dembele could must accept a spot on the bench.
Kompany additionally has a full squad to selected from, though Leroy Sane has left the US and accomplished his transfer to Galatasaray.
Jamal Musiala may are available for Serge Gnabry.
Predicted line-ups for Paris Saint-Germain v Bayern Munich
Paris Saint-Germain: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Ruiz, Vitinha, Neves; Barcola, Doue, Kvaratskhelia
Bayern Munich: Neuer; Laimer, Upamecano, Tah, Stanisic; Kimmich, Goretzka; Olise, Musiala, Coman; Kane
The lads have a robust report lately! 💪
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