Road to the Quarter-finals
- Paris Saint-Germain recovered from a surprise group-stage defeat to Botafogo to demolish Inter Miami 4-0 in the Round of 16 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.
- Bayern Munich edged Flamengo 4-2 in a thrilling last-16 encounter, with Harry Kane’s brace and clinical counter-attacks proving decisive.
Team News
Paris Saint-Germain
- Ousmane Dembélé is available after making his tournament debut off the bench against Inter Miami.
- No fresh injury concerns, Luis Enrique has a full squad to choose from.
Bayern Munich
- Leroy Sané is absent following his move to Galatasaray.
- Kingsley Coman is managing a knock but remains in contention.
- Jamal Musiala returned for 18 minutes as a substitute vs Flamengo and should be fit to start.
Key Players to Watch
Paris Saint-Germain
- Ousmane Dembélé: his pace and directness will stretch Bayern’s backline once he starts.
- João Neves: scored twice vs Inter Miami and has been the creative engine in midfield.
- Achraf Hakimi: provides width and relentless attacking runs on the right flank.
Bayern Munich
- Harry Kane: leads the line with two goals in the last-16 win, always a threat in the box.
- Jamal Musiala: elite dribbler whose movement can unlock deep blocks.
- Michael Olise: bursting in from the left, adds pace and finishing in transition.
Tactical Battle
Luis Enrique’s PSG press aggressively from the front, aiming to force mistakes and overload wide areas. Their full-backs will push high, creating numerical advantages in attack.
Vincent Kompany’s Bayern will look to absorb pressure and hit on the break, exploiting Kane’s hold-up play and Olise’s pace. Midfield control will be crucial; whoever wins the centre-half battles could dictate the tempo.
Prediction
Expect a tight, end-to-end contest settled by fine margins. Bayern’s counter-attacking threat and proven knockout-stage composure give them a slight edge.
Scoreline Prediction: PSG 2-1 Bayern Munich
