PSG vs Bayern Munich live: Team news and line-ups ahead of Club World Cup quarter-final – UK Times

Manuel Neuer has seen it all across nearly a decade and a half in a Bayern Munich shirt, and may have a key role to play today in denying Paris Saint-Germain’s array of attacking talent.

“I don’t think they’re looking forward to playing against us,” said the 39-year-old goalkeeper. “They’re very secure on the ball, they’re technically strong and very physical. They don’t take breaks, they incessantly hit the gas.

“I think nobody has a clear advantage. It’ll come down to details – and avoiding mistakes. Both teams have players who can strike immediately.”

It is an unchanged line-up for the Champions League winners. Bradley Barcola continues to lead the line, but has yet to score in the Club World Cup.

Midfielder Joao Neves, who scored a brace in the round of 16 win over Inter Miami, continues in the centre of the park alongside Fabian Ruiz and countryman Vitinha.

PSG: Donnarumma, Hakimi, Marquinhos, Kvaratskhelia, Ruiz, Doue, Vitinha, Mendes, Barcola, Pacho, Neves

Vincent Kompany makes a couple of changes from the Bayern side that beat Flamengo 4-2. Jamal Musiala and Josip Stanisic replace Leon Goretzka, who scored in the win, and Serge Gnabry.

Harry Kane leads the line after his brace in the round of 16, with Kingsley Coman overcoming an injury doubt to play.

Bayern Munich: Neuer, Upamecano, Tah, Kimmich, Kane, Coman, Olise, Laimer, Musiala, Stanisic, Pavlovic

Matheus Martinelli and substitute Hercules struck as Brazilian side Fluminense advanced to the Club World Cup semi-finals with a 2-1 win over Saudi club Al-Hilal.

Martinelli fired into the top corner after finding some room in the box following Gabriel Fuentes’ cutback five minutes before half-time although they were quickly pegged back in Orlando.

While Al-Hilal were denied a penalty by VAR, Marcos Leonardo struck from close range following a corner in the 51st minute for his fourth goal of the tournament.

But Hercules, who came off the bench to guarantee Fluminense’s win over Inter Milan last time out, struck in the 70th minute as the super-sub fired low into the net after his initial shot was blocked.

Enzo Maresca hailed the “perfect night” after his Chelsea side reached the Club World Cup final and witnessed a sparkling display by incoming signing Estevao Willian.

That came after Cole Palmer’s early opener had been cancelled out by a stunning strike from Estevao, the 18-year-old winger who is to join them after the tournament.

Maresca said: “We’re very happy. It’s a fantastic day. The semi-finals of the Club World Cup – the best clubs in the world – and we are there.

“Probably for us it has been the perfect night because we won and Estevao scored, so it was very good for all of us.”

Two of our semi-finalists are already confirmed, with Chelsea enjoying an encouraging night in Philadelphia as they both progressed past Palmeiras and got a glimpse of the talent of new recruit Estevao.

Harry Kane maintains Bayern Munich will use the “feeling” from defeating Paris Saint-Germain in last year’s Champions League to come out on top in the Club World Cup quarter-finals.

Kane struck a double in the 4-2 win over Flamengo to set up a last eight clash with the European champions.

And ‘FC Hollywood’ came out on top in the group phase of last season’s Champions League, with Kim Min Jae scoring the only goal in a 1-0 win.

And now Kane is determined to come out on top, emphasising how Vincent Kompany’s side believe they can beat anybody at their best.

The knockout rounds are underway in the United States with this expanded competition being rather rapidly whittled down. Here’s a reminder of the schedule left to come: