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Bayern 1-2 » Luis Diaz was “angel and demon” in the Champions League

Article by Romeo Ene – Published on Wednesday, 05 November 2025, 00:04 / Updated on Wednesday, 05 November 2025 00:20

Bayern Munich beat PSG away, score 2-1, in the 4th stage of the main group of the Champions League. Everything was decided in the first half, when the Colombian Luis Diaz (28 years old) was “angel and demon”.

The ex-Liverpool star scored a 'double' and was red carded after seriously injuring Achraf Hakimi (27).

The Bavarians started strongly and opened the scoring in the 4th minute when Olise received a brilliant pass from Gnabry, got away alone with Chevalier, but the Paris goalkeeper denied in front.

PSG - Bayern Munich. PHOTO: Imago Images

It was Diaz who scored without problems. In the 22nd minute, Dembele sent the ball into the net, but the Ballon d'Or achievement was ruled out for offside.

Immediately, the PSG star got injured and was replaced by Lee Kang-In. 2-0 was made in the 32nd minute, the same Diaz coming out on the ramp. He took advantage of a huge blunder by Marquinhos. He got away with Chevalier alone and Bayern looked like they were going to have an extremely quiet game.

All until the extra time of the first half (45+7'), when Luis Diaz was eliminated. The Colombian fouled Hakimi hard, and the “central” Mariani gave him the red card, after consulting the VAR system. Initially, he had given him the yellow card.

Hakimi and Dembele injured in PSG - Bayern Munich. PHOTO: Imago Images

Taking advantage of the numerical superiority, the League winner forced in the second half. In the 65th minute, Kvaratskhelia sent a strong shot, which was blocked by Neuer. The French reduced the deficit with 15 minutes to go, through Joao Neves, with a shot from inside the box.

Luis Enrique's men pressed for the final and dominated the game, but the Germans defended perfectly and got three points that largely ensure their qualification to the next stage.

It ended 2-1 for Bayern, a team that consolidates its first place, with 12 points from 12.

On the other side, PSG is in 3rd place with 9 points. For PSG, the away duel with Lyon follows in the championship, while Bayern will go to Union Berlin's field.

FINAL » PSG – Bayern Munich 1-2

  • bullets: J. Neves 74' / L. Diaz 4', 32'

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  • In minute 45+6, Luis Diaz seriously injured Achraf Hakimi and received the RED card from Mariani. Author of a “double”, the Colombian left his team in numerical inferiority.

  • Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele was injured and was replaced in the 25th minute by Lee Kang-In.

PHOTO GALLERY. The most spectacular images from PSG – Bayern Munich

PSG - Bayern Munich. PHOTO: Imago Images

PSG – Bayern, starting teams

PSG (4-3-3): Chevalier – Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes – Vitinha, Zaire-Emery, Ruiz – Kvaratskhelia, Dembele, Barcola
reserves: Safonov, R. Marin, Beraldo, L. Hernandez, Lee Kang-In, Mayulu, Mbaye, Ndjantou, J. Neves, G. Ramos
Coach: Luis Enrique

Bayern Munich (4-2-3-1): Neuer – Stanisic, Upamecano, Tah, Laimer – Kimmich, Pavlovic – Olise, Gnabry, L. Diaz – Kane
reserves: Urbig, Ulreich, Bischof, S. Boey, Goretzka, Guerreiro, N. Jackson, Karl, Kim Min-Jae
Coach: Vincent Kompany

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Ashley Davis

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