Sat Jul 05 18:10:00 UTC 2025: **News Article:**
**Musiala Suffers Gruesome Leg Injury in Club World Cup Quarterfinal, PSG Advances**
**DOHA, QATAR -** Bayern Munich’s hopes of Club World Cup glory were dashed not only by a 2-0 defeat to Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday, but also by a potentially devastating injury to star midfielder Jamal Musiala. The 22-year-old German international was stretchered off the field in the closing minutes of the first half after a collision with PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma.
The incident occurred during a 50-50 challenge for a loose ball, with Musiala’s left leg, particularly his ankle, appearing to be trapped and twisted under Donnarumma’s body. Replays were deemed too graphic to be shown on the stadium’s big screens, highlighting the severity of the injury. Musiala was visibly in distress on the field, prompting immediate attention from Bayern Munich’s medical team.
Donnarumma, visibly shaken by the incident, was comforted by players from both teams who assured him the collision was accidental. Referee Anthony Taylor prematurely ended the first half following the injury, with the scoreline at 0-0.
Musiala, who entered the match with three goals in the tournament and has been a rising star in world football, was named German National Team Player of the Year in 2024 and finished runner-up for the Golden Boy award in 2023. His absence will be a major blow to Bayern Munich, and the extent of his injury remains unknown.
The loss of Musiala seemed to deflate Bayern, as Paris Saint-Germain went on to secure a 2-0 victory, earning them a place in the Club World Cup semi-final. Goals from [insert goalscorers if available, otherwise state “two second-half goals”] propelled the French champions to the next round, but the victory was overshadowed by the worrying injury sustained by one of football’s brightest young talents. The thoughts of the footballing world are with Musiala as he undergoes further medical evaluation.
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