Bayern Munich cling on to perfection with 2-1 win at Paris Saint‑Germain
In a dramatic clash at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday evening, Bayern Munich extended their flawless run this season by beating Paris Saint-Germain 2-1 in the group stage of the 2025‑26 UEFA Champions League.
Key moments
The visitors struck early when Luis Díaz converted a rebound in the 4th minute, capitalising on an initial save.
Díaz doubled the advantage in the 32nd minute by pouncing on a mistake from PSG’s defence.
Drama struck just before half-time when Díaz was shown a straight red card for a heavy challenge on Achraf Hakimi, forcing Bayern to play the entire second half with ten men.
PSG pulled a goal back in the 74th minute through João Neves, but despite dominating possession for large spells, couldn’t find an equaliser.
What this means
With the win, Bayern maintained their 100 % record, tallied as 16 wins from 16 matches across all competitions so far this season.
The victory also puts them top of their Champions League group with a perfect 12 points.
For PSG, the result is a setback. They not only suffered their first home defeat of the campaign in Europe, but also saw key players limp off: Hakimi left in tears after the foul, and Ousmane Dembélé went off early with a hamstring issue.
Reflection
Bayern’s result underlines their credentials as serious challengers this season: scoring early, maintaining composure under pressure, and defending resolutely despite a red card. Meanwhile, PSG will reflect on missed chances, a shaky defensive showing early on, and the fitness concerns ahead of the months to come.