Overview
- Bayern won 2-1 in Paris, with Luis Díaz scoring both goals before being sent off in the second half.
- Referee Maurizio Mariani changed an initial yellow to a red after a VAR review, citing excessive force and danger to the opponent.
- Toni Kroos said the challenge did not merit a red card and argued Hakimi’s injury influenced the decision, while Joshua Kimmich later acknowledged the replay made the dismissal understandable.
- PSG reported Hakimi sustained a syndesmosis tear and deltoid ligament damage, with an estimated absence of about eight weeks.
- Díaz posted on Instagram expressing regret and wishing Hakimi a quick return, and reports indicate his ban could rule him out of Bayern’s upcoming match against Arsenal.