PSG vs. Bayern Munich Champions League preview
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Luis Diaz's double helps 10-man Bayern Munich maintain their perfect start to the season at the expense of defending European champions Paris St-Germain.
For at least the first half of the match, Bayern Munich completely dominated Paris Saint-Germain in their backyard. A red card to Luis Díaz meant that Bayern had to focus on defending their lead, a feat which they managed to achieve.
But what Bayern Munich did across 90 minutes at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday night was momentous. Vincent Kompany’s side ticked every box of a prospective champion in their 2-1 win — and demonstrated why they might be Europe’s team to beat.
PARIS -- Luis Díaz was sent off for a horror tackle on Paris Saint-Germain's Achraf Hakimi in first-half stoppage time after scoring twice to put Bayern Munich 2-0 up against the Champions League holders in Paris.
CM: Vitinha — 7.2: Blown away in the opening period, with Bayern having plenty of joy when they overloaded the slight Portuguese midfielder between the lines. However, Vitinha touched the ball more than anyone and was incisive in the second period.
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PSG coach Luis Enrique criticizes his team for gifting Bayern goals in 2-1 Champions League loss
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique criticized his team for gifting Bayern Munich goals and said they could have lost by more than 2-1 in their Champions League match.
Luis Díaz's first-half red card but Bayern under pressure on Tuesday but, in a way, it also gave the German champions a chance to showcase their UCL bona fides.
Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele has picked up another injury and was forced off early in Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League clash with Bayern Munich. The French winger, who was crowned the best male player in the world only weeks ago,
Bayern Munich walked into Parc des Princes looking to establish itself as a legitimate contender for the Champions League. Sure, Bayern Munich has decimated every squad that has gotten in its way, even Club World Cup winner Chelsea.