Daijiworld Media Network – Paris
Paris, Nov 5: Luis Diaz was at the centre of attention as Bayern Munich secured a 2-1 win over Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, extending their unbeaten start to 16 matches across all competitions.
The Colombian winger scored twice within the first 32 minutes to give Bayern a 2-0 lead. His first goal came after a clever flick from Serge Gnabry set up Harry Kane, allowing Diaz to slot home a loose ball in PSG’s box. His second saw him dispossess Marquinhos and fire into the bottom left corner.
However, Diaz’s heroics were overshadowed by a controversial red card. Initially shown a yellow for a challenge on Achraf Hakimi, the decision was upgraded to a straight red after VAR consultation. Replays suggested that Hakimi’s ankle injury was serious, but the challenge appeared to be a genuine attempt for the ball.
The match featured several dangerous challenges, highlighting the fine line referees must walk. Jonathan Tah accidentally stamped on Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, while Konrad Laimer was also stamped on by Nuno Mendes. Josip Stanišic received a booking for dissent after the tackle on Laimer. Moments like these underscore the risk of serious injury in high-intensity matches, where even seemingly minor fouls can result in red cards if they endanger players.
Despite the controversy, Bayern maintained their composure and claimed the victory in Paris, with Diaz’s performance dominating the headlines.