Bayern Munich extended their remarkable winning streak to 16 games across all competitions with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over defending champions Paris St-Germain in a dramatic Champions League encounter at Parc des Princes.
Diaz Delivers and Disappoints
Colombian winger Luis Diaz proved both hero and villain for the German giants, netting two decisive goals before receiving a red card just before halftime. The 27-year-old opened scoring in the 4th minute and doubled Bayern's advantage in the 32nd minute after intercepting a poor pass from PSG captain Marquinhos.
"At 11 against 11, Bayern were stronger, without a doubt," admitted PSG manager Luis Enrique.
Controversial Turning Point
The match took a dramatic turn when Diaz was dismissed following a VAR-upgraded red card for a dangerous challenge on Achraf Hakimi. The Moroccan defender left the field in tears with a concerning ankle injury, potentially jeopardizing his participation in the upcoming AFCON tournament.
PSG's Valiant Comeback Attempt
Despite being reduced to 10 men, Bayern's defense held firm until the 74th minute when substitute Joao Neves scored a spectacular bicycle kick. The Portuguese midfielder's strike ignited PSG's attack, forcing goalkeeper Manuel Neuer into multiple crucial saves against Neves, Warren Zaire-Emery, and Vitinha in the closing stages.
Record-Breaking Bayern
Vincent Kompany's side continues rewriting history books, having won all nine Bundesliga matches while conceding only four goals. Their Champions League campaign remains perfect with four consecutive victories, establishing them as the only team across Europe's top five leagues to achieve 16 straight wins this season.
What's Next?
PSG will regroup to host Tottenham on November 26, while Bayern face a crucial away match against Arsenal - the only other team with a perfect Champions League record this season. Both fixtures kick off at 20:00 GMT.
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