A day featuring European heavyweights at the Club World Cup begins in Atlanta on Saturday, where UEFA Champions League winners Paris Saint-Germain take on Bayern Munich for a spot in the semifinals.
Barely a month removed from winning their first Champions League title, PSG are still the favorites to win the Club World Cup after surviving a mix of challenges. They topped the Club World Cup’s toughest group despite a loss to Botafogo but it has mostly been smooth sailing for Luis Enrique’s side, who reach the quarterfinals after a 4-0 thumping of Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami.
Bayern have a similar track record through four games, notching a 1-0 loss to Benfica after heavy rotation, which put them on a crash course to meet PSG in the last eight. They proved their worth with a 4-2 win over Flamengo in the round of 16 but a match against the in-form European champions is a different task entirely.
How to Watch Paris Saint-Germain vs. Bayern Munich
- Date: Saturday, July 5
- Time: 12 p.m. ET
- Location: Mercedes Benz Stadium – Atlanta, Georgia
- TV: TNT
- Live stream: Watch on DAZN (for free)
- Odds: PSG +120; Draw +240; Bayern +210
Predicted Lineups
Paris Saint-Germain: Gianluigi Donnarumma, Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes, Joao Neves, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz, Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Bayern Munich: Manuel Neuer, Konrad Laimer, Dayot Upamecano, Jonathan Tah, Josip Stanicic, Joshua Kimmich, Leon Goretzka, Michael Olise, Serge Gnabry, Kingsley Coman, Harry Kane
Player to Watch
Ousmane Dembele, Paris Saint-Germain: The latter stages of the Club World Cup could offer insight into the race for the Ballon d’Or, which Ousmane Dembele might be leading with 33 goals and 13 assists this season.
Storyline to Watch
Is this PSG’s title to lose? PSG, much as they were in the Champions League, are the team to beat in this competition. Enrique’s unique attack-oriented approach has been formidable against all challengers.
Prediction
Bayern has their advantages, largely due to having one of the game’s best in Harry Kane, but expect PSG to execute their high-intensity game plan. Pick: Paris Saint-Germain 3, Bayern Munich 1.
