- PSG 1-2 Bayern Munich : Neves 74’ – Diaz 4’ 32’
Men against boys. Confidence against confusion. You’d never have guessed which team were European champions — the gulf in quality was enormous, and even with ten men, Bayern Munich made it look easy. The German giants handed PSG a brutal lesson in maturity, structure, and control — leaving the Parisians in doubt once again.
With Dembélé, Barcola, and Kvaratskhelia all starting, PSG fans hoped for a more convincing performance than the ones seen in Ligue 1. But from the opening whistle, Bayern’s superiority was clear. In their fluid 4-2-3-1, the Bavarians moved the ball with ease, creating chaos in Paris’s defensive lines. It took only four minutes for the opener: after Dembélé’s heavy touch off a pass from Pacho, Gnabry pounced and set up Olise. His first shot was saved by Chevalier, but Luis Díaz followed up to slot home the rebound.
Bayern kept pressing relentlessly, forcing PSG to play long and giving them no chance to build from the back. The Parisians tried to hit back on the counter, and Barcola’s pace nearly paid off — his cross found Ruiz, who teed up Dembélé for what looked like an equalizer, but the flag went up for offside. That proved Dembélé’s last contribution, as he limped off injured — still not fully recovered from his September knock.
Moments later, Bayern punished another Paris error. Díaz robbed Marquinhos high up the pitch and coolly doubled the lead. The Colombian was everywhere — until his own reckless challenge ended his night. Just before halftime, Díaz lunged dangerously on Hakimi, earning a straight red after VAR review.
Down a man, Bayern adjusted. Down two goals, PSG didn’t. Aside from Neves’s lone strike, Paris looked helpless — sterile in attack, exposed in transition, and emotionally fragile. Tah and Upamecano dominated aerially, Neuer caught everything with ease, and Bayern’s compact defensive shape shut down every channel.
Vincent Kompany’s Bayern are the full package: structured, fearless, and adaptable. On November 4th, they didn’t just beat PSG — they reminded Europe why they’re the clear favorites for this year’s Champions League.