3 Key takeaways from PSG 2-0 win over Bayern Munich in FIFA Club World Cup

Paris Saint-Germain punched their ticket for the semifinal of the FIFA Club World Cup after defeating Bayern Munich 2-0, despite being down to nine-men following Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernandez's red cards in the last 10 minutes of the clash. Late goals from Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé secured the win for the European Champions against the German giants.

In the next round of the competition, Luis Enrique and his side will face Real Madrid as they are set for a reunion with Kylian Mbappé on July 9.

Here are the three main takeaways from PSG's quarterfinal victory over Vincent Kompany's Bayern Munich in the FIFA Club World Cup.

3 key takeaways from PSG's Club World Cup win

1. Paris Saint-Germain set for Kylian Mbappé reunion

Following their convincing win over Bayern Munich, Luis Enrique and Paris Saint-Germain will face Xabi Alonso and Real Madrid in the semifinal, in what is the most anticipated game of this tournament so far.

This game will not only be a match-up between two of the best teams of the competition but also the reunion between PSG and Kylian Mbappé. The French international departed the club almost a year ago for Real Madrid and will face the team he played for eight years of his career.

2. Willian Pacho will be missed against Madrid

Paris Saint-Germain pulled through against Bayern Munich despite being down to nine men. Unfortunately, the team lost Willian Pacho for the upcoming semifinal against Madrid which is a bad news for the European Champions as the Ecuadorian has been one of the most reliable player of the team since joining the club last summer.

He has been one of the best centre-backs of this season and his partnership with Marquinhos has been at the heart of PSG's success this season for a side that conceded only once throughout the Club World Cup.

They are set to face one of the best offensive side in Europe and battling the likes of Vini Jr. Kylian Mbappé or the in-form Gonzalez Garcia will be a tough task for Beraldo as he should be the one replacing Pacho next to Marquinhos in Paris' backline.

3. The team showed resiliency

In an important game against a tough opponent, Luis Enrique and his side managed a crucial victory against Bayern Munich. While Bayern Munich pushed to secure a win in the second half, the European Champions were able to hold onto the draw and even scored through Désiré Doué. Though, in the span of 10 minutes, Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernandez saw red and left their side down to nine-men against a team looking to send the game to overtime.

However, even while outnumbered, the Parisians showed a lot of resilience and sealed the win through Ousmane Dembélé after a wonderful effort from Achraf Hakimi. The team seems to be improving once again after their historical 2024-2025 campaign, showcasing that they are ready to fight to keep their domestic and European crowns next season.

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