Lucas Hernandez (29-year-old defender) and Willian Pacho (23-year-old defender) picked up red cards during Paris Saint-Germain’s 2-0 victory over Bayern Munich on Saturday in the quarter-finals of the 2025 Club World Cup. They will therefore be automatically suspended for Wednesday’s semi-final against Real Madrid. FIFA Disciplinary Committee has added a match.
The competition is therefore over for Pacho and Hernandez, even if they do qualify for the final. A real blow for PSG, who lose Pacho, one of the season’s best defenders. It’s also a major physical challenge, as there are very few options. Lucas Beraldo (21) is expected to start, leaving only Noham Kamara (18) as a substitute if the usual defensive line is fielded.
The Parisians are not about to let themselves down, however, having shown great strength in overcoming difficulties this season. But we weren’t particularly expecting an extra match in the suspension, a choice that may have been a little harsh. Especially at the end of an already busy and intense season. Even if it’s undoubtedly the rules that are being followed.
