Harry Kane Error Dumps Bayern Out Against Nine-Man PSG

Harry Kane error inside two minutes set the tone for a chaotic night in Doha, where Bayern Munich fell 2-0 to a Paris Saint-Germain side that finished with only nine players yet still marched into the Club World Cup semi-finals.

Harry Kane error hands PSG early control

The England striker’s loose pass across his own box was pounced on by 18-year-old Desire Doué, who whipped a ruthless finish beyond Manuel Neuer. It was the teenager’s first senior goal for PSG and it shifted momentum instantly, silencing a Bayern contingent that had travelled in expectation of a seventh global crown.

Dembele doubles the pain

Just before the interval, Ousmane Dembélé made it 2-0, dancing through a static defence and clipping home off the far post. The winger’s celebration was cut short when VAR confirmed a studs-up challenge moments earlier, but the goal stood and Bayern were left chasing shadows.

Nine-man PSG dig in

The holders looked to be in trouble when Vitinha saw red for a reckless lunge on Joshua Kimmich and Danilo Pereira followed for hauling down Leroy Sané on the break. Yet Christophe Galtier’s men produced a masterclass in compact defending, with Marquinhos marshalling a back line that refused to buckle despite relentless Bavarian pressure.

Musiala’s worrying injury

Bayern’s misery deepened when Jamal Musiala landed awkwardly after an aerial duel and was stretchered off with what appeared to be a severe ankle injury. Early reports suggest ligament damage that could sideline the prodigy for several months.

Opinion: Bayern beaten by their own mistakes

Allowing a Harry Kane error to dictate the match highlights Bayern’s recent fragility in high-stakes games. While PSG’s grit with nine men deserves applause, Thomas Tuchel must address his side’s lapses in concentration—or European glory will remain out of reach.