Overview
- Luis Díaz struck in the 4th and 32nd minutes, then was sent off after referee Maurizio Mariani upgraded a yellow to red on VAR review for a foul on Achraf Hakimi, who left the match injured.
- Playing the entire second half a man down, Bayern preserved the lead through standout defending from Dayot Upamecano and Jonathan Tah and key saves by Manuel Neuer.
- PSG pulled one back through substitute João Neves in the 74th minute but failed to find an equalizer despite sustained pressure.
- Joshua Kimmich called the opening period one of the most intense halves of his career, praising Bayern’s control before the dismissal.
- The win marks Bayern’s 16th straight victory across competitions and a fourth in four Champions League games, with Díaz now suspended and Arsenal next on the schedule.