Bayern Munich lament Musiala's injury: "Naturally, bitter sentiment"
In a shocking turn of events at the FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinal held at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on July 5, 2025, Jamal Musiala of Bayern Munich suffered a fractured left ankle during the match against Paris Saint-Germain.
The injury occurred in the first half of the game, when PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma landed heavily on Musiala's left leg after a collision. The young Bayern star was visibly in distress and had to be carried off the field on a stretcher, with the medical team attending immediately.
The injury is suspected to be a fracture, which could mean a broken bone rather than just a sprain or ligament damage. This comes as a major setback for Bayern Munich, as Musiala has been in exceptional form this season and was a crucial player for the team in the tournament. He had already scored three goals in the Club World Cup and boasted a total of 20 goals across all competitions this season.
Vincent Kompany, Bayern's coach, expressed concern about Musiala's ankle, suggesting that it might have also affected his other ankle. Donnarumma, who was involved in the collision, was seen covering his face in shock after the incident.
The game, played in front of 66,937 spectators, ended prematurely for Thomas Müller due to Bayern's elimination. Despite holding their own against the favored PSG squad, who had won the Champions League final five weeks prior, Bayern ultimately lost the match 0:2.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Bradley Barcola had fast-paced offensive actions for Paris Saint-Germain, but were saved by Manuel Neuer. Neuer also made several outstanding saves for Bayern, but nearly cost his team a goal with a blunder.
After two late red cards for Willian Pacho and Lucas Hernández, Bayern had a man advantage, but couldn't turn the game around. Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé scored for Paris Saint-Germain.
Serge Gnabry was substituted in at halftime for Bayern, but by then, the game was already decided. As of July 6, 2025, detailed information on Musiala's recovery progress has not yet been made public. Given the suspected fracture, Musiala will require an extended period of rest, likely involving immobilization and rehabilitation, before resuming training and competitive play. Recovery timelines for such injuries typically range from several weeks to months, but no official return date has been announced.
This injury is a significant blow to both Bayern Munich and Germany’s national team, who were counting on Musiala's exceptional talent and form in the coming months.
The disheartening incident could potentially impact Bayern Munich's performance in the upcoming European leagues, as Jamal Musiala, a key player, is feared to be out with a fractured left ankle. Regardless, Musiala's impressive record of 20 goals across all competitions this season has not gone unnoticed, making him a valuable asset for both his club and Germany's national team.
