Bayern Munich extended their winning streak to 16 games with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain, overcoming a red card to showcase both brilliance and resilience.
Bayern Munich secured a statement 2-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain, extending their winning streak to 16 games.
The German side displayed a “dazzling first-half display” followed by “vintage grittiness” after Luis Díaz’s controversial first-half dismissal. PSG, despite a late goal from substitute João Neves, could not break through Bayern’s stubborn defense again.
According to Sports Illustrated reporting, Bayern’s two faces of brilliance proved too much for the Champions League holders.
PSG Player Ratings (4-3-3)
GK Lucas Chevalier (6.1): Not at fault for the goals conceded.
RB Achraf Hakimi (6.1): Forced off injured after the red-card challenge.
CB Marquinhos (6.0): Poor outing, seemingly disconnected from his defensive duties.
CB Willian Pacho (6.1): An effective player who was simply overwhelmed by the visitors’ early attack.
LB Nuno Mendes (7.1): Beat for the first goal but was Paris’s most active threat in attack.
CM Vitinha (7.2): Overpowered initially, but became more incisive and controlled in the second period.
CM Fabián Ruiz (6.8): Created Paris’s two best chances despite lacking full fitness.
CM Warren Zaïre-Emery (6.8): Showed bursts of energy and forced a good late save.
RW Bradley Barcola (6.8): Quiet match, highlighted by one wonderful first touch.
ST Ousmané Dembélé (6.0): Had a goal disallowed before exiting the match early due to injury.
LW Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (7.1): Erratic performance with poor final execution.
Key Subs: Lee Kang-in (7.8), João Neves (7.4).
Bayern Munich Player Ratings (4-2-3-1)
GK Manuel Neuer (8.3): Secured the win with a key late stop to deny the equalizer.
RB Konrad Laimer (7.5): High-energy fullback who defended well one-on-one.
CB Jonathan Tah (7.0): Made crucial interventions during heavy second-half pressure.
CB Dayot Upamecano (7.2): A defensive rock who set the tone, defending the box immensely.
LB Josip Stanišić (7.4): Balanced his play, often pushing forward while remaining solid defensively.
CM Joshua Kimmich (7.3): A tenacious captain, his gritty effort was key to disrupting the midfield.
CM Aleksandar Pavlović (6.7): Quietly influential, though his positioning was exploited when defending deep.
RW Michael Olise (7.8): Played a part in the opener and worked tirelessly on both ends of the pitch.
AM Serge Gnabry (7.4): Found new form in the No. 10 role before his defensive substitution.
LW Luis Díaz (7.8): Scored a superb brace but was rightly dismissed for a dangerous challenge.
ST Harry Kane (7.0): Played a deep, creative role and expertly drew fouls to relieve pressure when down to ten.