During the victory of Paris Saint-Germain in the quarter-finals of the Club World Cup against Bayern Munich, the atmosphere was emotional. Ousmané Dembélé, author of the second Parisian goal, paid a poignant tribute to Diogo Jota, the player of Liverpool tragically died in a car accident in Spain. Dembélé reproduced the celebration that Jota used to make, by mimicing the pose with a game console, a gesture loaded with meaning to pay tribute to her late compatriot and her brother, also a professional footballer. This tribute underlined the profound sadness surrounding the football community in the face of this tragic loss.

PSG coach Luis Enrique commented on the victory against Bayern Munich, highlighting the difficulty of the match against a formidable opponent. He expressed satisfaction with the result, while addressing the controversies related to red cards received by some players. Enrique acknowledged the complexity of these arbitral decisions, while stressing that the team had demonstrated determination and combativity throughout the game. His remarks highlighted the tension and intensity of this high-level confrontation.

In addition, PSG’s left side defender, Nuno Mendes, spoke about the possibility of a match against Real Madrid and Kylian Mbappé in the semifinal. He affirmed his pleasure in playing against all players, while stressing the link between Mbappé and the Paris team. Mendes reaffirmed the club’s goal to focus on the next opponents, including Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund, in this prestigious competition.