Red Card Sparks Night of Drama as Bayern Edge PSG in Paris
5 November 2025
Match recap
Bayern Munich continued their flawless start to the season by winning all competitions they had played, including a 2-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night at Parc des Princes, in the fourth matchday of the Champions League group stage.
Diaz scored both Bayern goals in the 4th and 32nd minutes, while Paris Saint-Germain’s Joao Neves got a late strike in the 74th minute.
With this result Bayern extended their lead at the top of the group to 12 points, while PSG remain on 9 points in third place.
Lineups and key moments
PSG lined up in a 4-3-3 with a traditional backline and a front three, while Bayern operated with a 4-2-3-1, led by Harry Kane in attack.
Diaz opened the scoring early after a move down the left and finishing from inside the box, and he doubled Bayern’s advantage after a defensive error in the 32nd minute.
PSG cut the deficit with a goal in the 74th minute by Joao Neves.
The turning point came when Diaz was sent off for a dangerous challenge on Hakimi just before halftime, forcing Bayern to defend with ten men in the second half and reshaping the contest.
Neuer, Bayern’s goalkeeper, produced a string of crucial saves and was named man of the match for his performance.
Neuer commented on the night, saying the side had shown their quality in the first half and coped with the numerical disadvantage after the red card. Kimmich added that they were physical and efficient in the first half and had to defend well in the second.
The upcoming schedule sees Bayern traveling to Union Berlin in the Bundesliga, with four more Champions League group stage games on the horizon, while PSG face Tottenham, then stages of European and domestic commitments.
For Paris Saint-Germain, the next fixtures include a home clash with Tottenham and then a sequence of European and domestic challenges.
Punchline 1: If Diaz keeps scoring, Bayern might have to open a side business—“Diaz-traction” tours across Europe. Punchline 2: With a red card, the second half felt less like football and more like a saved-by-Neuer montage—gloves for the jokes as well as the goals.
