Bavaria before the duel: Yellow barriers could endanger the dream of titles!

Bavaria before the duel: Yellow barriers could endanger the dream of titles!

Atlanta, USA - Today, on July 3, 2025, FC Bayern Munich is faced with a decisive challenge: In the round of 16 of the FIFA Club World Championship, the record champion meets Paris St. Germain. The players need perfect performance and full commitment to move into the semi -finals, because the tournament would end for them. And that's not all: Six FC Bayern players are threatened by a yellow lock, which also complicates the situation. This reports Kicker.de .

in the group phase of the club World Cup, which takes place in the USA this year, Leon Goretzka received a yellow card. Other players who were warned in the first knockout round against Flamengo are Jonathan Tah, Joshua Kimmich, Harry Kane, Jamal Musiala and Konrad Laimer. At the club World Cup, the same regulations apply as at World and European Championships: A game lock follows after the second yellow card. However, cards are deleted after the quarter -finals, which means that some players, such as Goretzka, may have to be replaced if the next round occurs.

A look at the group phase

The Club World Cup 2025 runs in a new format with 32 teams and is more exciting than ever. FC Bayern Munich successfully prevailed in the group phase and proudly played in Group C, where they achieved the following results:

• 15. June: FC Bayern vs. Auckland City FC (10: 0)
• 21. June: FC Bayern vs. Ca Boca Juniors (2: 1)
• 24. June: FC Bayern vs. SL Benfica (0: 1)

All fears for a possible defeat were cleared in the round of 16 against Flamengo: FC Bayern won 4-2 and thus secured the place against PSG.

media reporting and fans

An exciting encounter is about to be found, but they must be prepared that the live broadcast will not be shown on ARD or ZDF. As Fussballwm20222.com , the broadcasters have decided to limit themselves to news reports. Spectators in Germany need a subscription to DAZN to be able to follow the games live. This is particularly disappointing for many who want the exciting games on free TV.

FC Bayern Munich, as one of the biggest favorites on the title, has a proud record in the Klube European. With two titles in the club World Cup and two in the old world cup, the team is on the footsteps of record winner Real Madrid, which leads with four titles. The tournament also offers a significant financial incentive structure: As a tournament winner, around 115 million euros in prize money, which is also one more reason to give everything.

The pressure on the players is noticeable, especially since they also have to compete against strong opponents such as Real Madrid and Manchester City, who are also considered a candidate for the trophy. In this respect, the round of 16 against PSG will not only be a game, but also a test for the nerves and the mental strength of the Bavarian team.

In the event of a defeat, the club World Cup for Bayern would end, but with a win you could prepare for a possible semi-finals against the winner of the game between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund. Trainer Vincent Kompany emphasizes that nobody can be spared and that all players should be on board to maintain the chance of the title. An exciting football evening is imminent!