Bayern Munich extended their perfect season to 16 wins with a stunning 2-1 victory over reigning Champions League holders PSG at the Parc des Princes. Colombian star Luis Díaz scored twice in the first half, earned a red card just before the break, and left his 10-man teammates to defend heroically for 48 minutes. PSG dominated possession but managed only one goal. Bayern now leads the UCL table on goal difference.
Bayern started fast and never let up. They pressed high, won the ball early, and struck twice before PSG woke up. The red card changed everything, but Vincent Kompany’s side switched to a compact 5-4-0 shape and soaked up pressure like a sponge. PSG fired 23 shots, hit the target six times, and still lost.
Key Moments
4′ GOAL (1-0)
Serge Gnabry flicks a clever ball over the top. Michael Olise races clear, shoots hard, and Lucas Chevalier parries – straight to Luis Díaz, who smashes the rebound into the roof of the net. Bayern strikes first blood.
20′ – GOAL (2-0)
Marquinhos dwells under pressure. Díaz robs him clean, spins past Nuno Mendes, and drills a low shot across Chevalier into the far corner. Clinical. Ruthless. 2-0 inside 20 minutes.
45+2′ – RED CARD
Díaz chases a lost cause and catches Achraf Hakimi high on the ankle with studs showing, even after a VAR check, the Referee shows a straight red. Hakimi, celebrating his 27th birthday, screams in pain and is taken on a stretcher.
60′- 70′ PSG Siege Begins
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia heads wide from six yards. Vitinha forces a flying save from Manuel Neuer. Bradley Barcola curls inches past the post. PSG smells a comeback.
74′ – GOAL (2-1)
Lee Kang-in whips in a perfect cross from the right. Substitute João Neves meets it and fires a precise shot towards the top right-hand side corner. Parc des Princes erupts.
90’+1 to 90’+8 – Survival Mode
Eight minutes added. PSG camp in Bayern’s box. Jonathan Tah blocks three shots in 30 seconds. Neuer claws away a late header. Final whistle blows, Bayern escape with all three points.
Star Performers: Bayern – Luis Díaz (9/10)
Scored twice, won four duels, pressed nonstop. His red card was reckless, but his 45-minute masterclass won the game.
PSG – Vitinha (8/10)
Completed 92% of passes, created 5 chances, won 7 duels. The engine room never stopped – but no one finished his work.
What It Means for each Team:
Bayern Munich is dominating this season with 16 wins from 16 matches, and in the UEFA Champions League, they’re top of the table with 12 points. They recently beat PSG 2-1 in Paris, with Luis Diaz scoring two goals before being sent off for a violent tackle on Achraf Hakimi. Despite being down to 10 men, Bayern held firm, showcasing their solid defensive skills.
PSG’s game ended in defeat: 2-1 loss to Bayern Munich, with Ousmane Dembele (calf issue) and Achraf Hakimi (ankle injury) both injured. This adds to PSG’s ongoing fitness woes, with Dembele’s recurring issues and Hakimi’s potential AFCON absence a concern. Coach Luis Enrique remains optimistic, “We’ll get our players back and find our level again.”
Bottom Line: Bayern stole the show with bravery and brains. PSG learned the hard way that possession means nothing without finishing. The Champions League race just got hotter.
