In a night of high drama for Paris Saint-Germain, both Ousmane Dembélé and Achraf Hakimi were forced off the pitch injured during their Champions League group-stage clash against Bayern Munich on November 4, 2025, further compounding the struggles of the reigning European champions.
The match, held at the Parc des Princes, ended in a 2-1 defeat for PSG, but the bigger concern now lies in the fitness and availability of two of their key stars.
Dembélé was the first to go down. Starting the game in his first meaningful outing since a hamstring injury, the French forward appeared to pull up in visible discomfort after just over twenty minutes.
What had begun as a promising evening, with Dembélé seemingly netting a goal that was later ruled out for offside, quickly deteriorated. Just minutes later, he was seen grimacing and signaling to the bench before being substituted.
Manager Luis Enrique attempted to downplay fears after the game, stating, “I don’t know. I think it has nothing to do with the previous injury. It’s something new. We need to be very careful, we’re looking to improve the players’ condition.” The severity of Dembélé’s issue remains unclear, but given his recent fitness struggles, this latest setback raises red flags for PSG’s attacking options moving forward.
The situation for Hakimi proved even more distressing. The Moroccan full-back, who was celebrating his 27th birthday that night, was forced off in tears after a brutal challenge in stoppage time of the first half.
A reckless two-legged tackle by Bayern’s Luis Díaz left Hakimi clutching his ankle in agony, unable to put weight on his leg as medical staff rushed to his aid. The incident, after a VAR review, resulted in Díaz being shown a straight red card.
Bayern coach Vincent Kompany later expressed concern, saying, “Most importantly, I hope that it’s not too bad for Hakimi.” Luis Enrique, reflecting on the moment, commented, “That’s football, it’s a contact sport… it’s a shame.” Early indications suggest that Hakimi could be sidelined for an extended period, with initial assessments pointing to a possible two-month absence.
For PSG, this double blow could not have come at a worse time. The club had entered the match unbeaten in the group stage, but their campaign now faces fresh turbulence.
After conceding early to Díaz’s opener in the fourth minute, PSG found themselves chasing the game from the outset. Dembélé’s ruled-out goal briefly lifted spirits, but his injury and Hakimi’s subsequent exit shifted momentum decisively in Bayern’s favor.
Despite dominating possession in the second half with over sixty percent of the ball and several chances, PSG were unable to capitalize. Bayern, even after being reduced to ten men, displayed remarkable composure to secure the 2-1 win.