Luis Díaz’s brace guided 10-man Bayern Munich to another triumph as they overcame defending European champions Paris Saint-Germain to preserve their flawless record this season.
The German giants recorded their 16th consecutive win across all competitions, maintaining a perfect run in both the Bundesliga and the Champions League. Their latest success, a 2-1 win in Paris, confirmed Vincent Kompany’s men as the leaders of the league phase.
Díaz’s performance was dramatic — two first-half goals that put Bayern in command were followed by a dismissal just before the interval for a reckless challenge on Achraf Hakimi. The foul left the Moroccan full-back in visible distress and forced him off the field with what looked like a serious ankle injury.
Hakimi departed the Parc des Princes on crutches and in a protective boot, while PSG captain Marquinhos said tests were ongoing to determine the extent of the damage.
Diaz shines, then sees red
Bayern’s fearless start paid off almost immediately when Díaz capitalized on their high pressing to strike in the fourth minute. His finish gave the visitors an early edge and silenced the Parisian crowd.
Ousmane Dembélé briefly thought he had equalized midway through the opening period, turning home from close range, but the flag went up for offside. The Ballon d’Or winner then suffered a calf problem and had to be substituted soon after.
The visitors remained threatening, with Serge Gnabry twice denied by the woodwork as his effort ricocheted off both posts. Moments later, Díaz punished a misplaced pass from Marquinhos, stealing the ball before calmly slotting home his second goal in the 32nd minute.
Just before the break, however, Díaz’s evening took a sour turn. His tackle from behind on Hakimi initially earned a yellow card, but after a VAR review it was upgraded to a red, leaving Bayern to play the second half a man down.
PSG rallies, but Neuer stands tall
Despite their numerical advantage, PSG struggled to find rhythm after the restart. Bayern’s defensive organization and Manuel Neuer’s sharp reflexes frustrated the hosts as they pressed for an equalizer.
With 16 minutes remaining, substitute João Neves provided a lifeline for the Parisians, producing a stunning overhead kick that beat Neuer and revived hopes of a comeback.
The closing stages saw relentless pressure from the French champions, with Neves, Warren Zaïre-Emery, and Vitinha all testing the Bayern goalkeeper. Yet Neuer remained firm, ensuring PSG suffered their first defeat of the campaign.
PSG will look to recover when they host Tottenham on 26 November, while Bayern face Arsenal, another unbeaten side, on the same night.
Kompany’s Bayern set remarkable pace
Tuesday’s win extended Bayern’s record-breaking run to 16 victories from 16 matches, the longest perfect start to a season among clubs in Europe’s top five leagues.
Their campaign began with success in the German Super Cup against Stuttgart in August, and they have since dominated every competition, scoring freely and defending solidly.
Now five points clear at the Bundesliga summit, Kompany’s men boast nine league wins, four Champions League victories, and two German Cup successes.
After the game, PSG coach Luis Enrique conceded his team was second best: “At 11 against 11, Bayern was stronger. You play against the best team in Europe — their intensity and pressing were exceptional.”
Despite defeat, PSG forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia struck a philosophical note, saying: “One game doesn’t decide who’s the best. The season will show that in the end.”
