German Giants Hold On With Ten Men to Extend Perfect Season, Marred by Hakimi Injury
In a Champions League night of high drama and contrasting emotions, Bayern Munich maintained their flawless season with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain, a result overshadowed by a serious-looking injury to PSG star Achraf Hakimi.
The match at a packed Parc des Princes was a tale of two halves for Colombian winger Luis Diaz, who was both the hero and the villain for the visitors. Diaz gave Bayern a dream start, firing his team ahead after just four minutes. He then doubled the lead just after the half-hour mark, capitalizing on a defensive error to seemingly put the German side in complete control.
However, the momentum shifted dramatically on the stroke of halftime. In a moment that silenced the stadium, Diaz was shown a red card for a reckless challenge on Hakimi. The Moroccan international’s left ankle twisted awkwardly under the challenge, and he was forced off the pitch in visible distress, casting a shadow over his participation in the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations on home soil.
Facing an entire second half with only ten men, Bayern displayed immense resilience to hold off a PSG fightback. A goal from Joao Neves in the 74th minute set up a tense finale, but the German giants defended stubbornly to secure a statement victory.
The win extends Bayern’s sensational start to the campaign to 16 wins from 16 games in all competitions. While the three points are crucial for their Champions League progression, the injury to Hakimi and a first-half substitution for the recently returned Ousmane Dembélé will be a major concern for PSG, even as they remain well-placed to qualify for the knockout stages.
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