Bayern Munich secures their 16th consecutive victory: Is the new champion emerging?

06/11/2025 21:49:00 GoalGuru

Bayern Munich's 2-1 triumph against PSG on their home ground was not merely a routine victory. It appeared as if supporters witnessed a power shift, with the current champions PSG being conquered by the future monarchs of European soccer.

Bayern Munich cannot be stopped. The "Red Giants" are demolishing everything in their path. They have won all 16 official matches this season across all tournaments, showcasing an unprecedented and absolute dominance in the history of elite football.

An undefeated, battle-hardened team

Counting pre-season friendlies, Bayern’s winning streak has reached 19 games. The last team to defeat them was PSG in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals in the U.S., yet even PSG had to bow down in their recent rematch early this morning. Luis Diaz’s first-half brace was enough for the German giants to claim their fifth consecutive Champions League victory over PSG, proving their superior class in head-to-head clashes despite PSG being the current titleholders.

Bayern played so well that even though PSG was fully aware of their incredible form, they couldn’t cope. Bayern dominated the match with high pressing from the start and fast, comprehensive counterattacks. Luis Diaz, a £65.5 million signing from Liverpool, showcased his worth by scoring twice within 32 minutes, including a goal after stealing the ball from a flustered Marquinhos, reflecting his team’s performance. The visitors could have scored four goals, as PSG’s coach Luis Enrique bitterly admitted after the game.

Bayern excelled not only in attack and scoring but also in defense. Diaz (yes, him again) receiving a red card late in the first half forced the "Red Giants" to defend throughout the second half, but that’s when they activated their "champion mode." Instead of collapsing, they retreated and formed an ironclad defense, resiliently withstanding PSG’s intense pressure. This was all held together by the tenacity and spectacular saves of the ageless Manuel Neuer, alongside the tireless efforts of Jonathan Tah, Dayot Upamecano, and the versatile Konrad Laimer.

And the scariest part? Bayern promises to become even stronger when two top stars, Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies, return from injury. Meanwhile, other major clubs like Real Madrid, Barcelona, Liverpool, Man City, and even Arsenal—the toughest team in Europe right now (and Bayern’s next opponent)—all face limitations. Thus, under coach Vincent Kompany, Bayern genuinely deserves to be considered the top contender for this season’s Champions League crown.

By defeating the reigning champions PSG, Bayern Munich confirms their status as serious contenders for this season’s Champions League title.

PSG in a comprehensive crisis

In contrast to Bayern Munich, reigning champions PSG are crumbling. Their loss to Bayern was no accident but an inevitable result of a crisis spanning from Ligue 1 on the pitch to their medical department.

PSG faces a very unusual problem: they struggle to score goals domestically. Despite having an expensive attack, PSG ranks only fifth in goals scored in Ligue 1. They often dominate possession (for example, 76.5% against Nice, 77% against Lorient) but play ineffectively and keep drawing matches. Their attacking stars are all in decline: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia hasn’t scored in Ligue 1 yet, Bradley Barcola has just one goal in his last eight games, and even Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembele has only five goals in 12 matches.

However, PSG’s biggest problem right now is the injury storm devastating the team. The risky gamble on Dembele failed when the new Ballon d’Or winner re-injured himself midway through the first half, signaling trouble. The real disaster was Achraf Hakimi’s left ankle being twisted badly after a reckless challenge from Luis Diaz. The Moroccan fullback, one of the world’s best wingers, broke into tears as he was stretchered off. Such an injury could sideline Hakimi for months, putting PSG on high alert since he plays a crucial role in the team’s tactics. Morocco’s national team is also praying, with the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations coming up.

Earlier, Desire Doue, the hero of last season’s Champions League final, also had to sit out until January due to injury. Losing Dembele, Doue, and Hakimi, along with Marquinhos and Joao Neves not being at their best, has plunged PSG into a real crisis. Their path to defending the title now seems more distant than ever, especially when witnessing Bayern Munich’s overwhelming strength, the embodiment of the future champion.

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