It’s a battle of two European juggernauts on Saturday, as Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich collide in the Club World Cup quarterfinals.
The French and German champions recently faced off during the Champions League league phase, but that fixture arrived before PSG’s coming of age with Luis Enrique at the helm. As a result, Bayern claimed a 1–0 victory, as eventual protagonist in their run to continental glory, Ousmané Dembélé, was harshly sent off.
PSG have been nothing short of imperious in 2025 and were favoured by many to win this summer’s tournament before it got underway. While they were thwarted by a resilient Botafago in their second group game, Enrique’s side ended up topping Group B before coasting past Inter Miami in the round of 16.
Bayern have also tasted defeat in the United States, but their 1–0 loss to Benfica resulted in them slipping down to second in Group C. That set-up a tricky last 16 duel with the impressive Flamengo, but Bayern’s supreme pressing and Harry Kane’s clinical touch proved too much for the burgeoning Brazilians to handle.
Their 4–2 victory set up Saturday’s quarterfinal, with the winner going on to face either Real Madrid or Borussia Dortmund in the last four.
Here is guide to this blockbuster Club World Cup knockout clash.
