Ousmane Dembélé's Injury Casts Shadow Over PSG's Champions League Hopes

November 5, 2025 – Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) faced a significant setback in their Champions League campaign after star forward Ousmane Dembélé suffered a new injury during Tuesday’s 1-2 defeat to Bayern Munich. The 28-year-old, who recently claimed the 2025 Ballon d’Or, was forced off the pitch after just 25 minutes due to a suspected hamstring issue, marking his third injury of the season.

Dembélé, who opened the scoring early in the match, limped off following a VAR-disallowed goal, leaving PSG’s attack vulnerable. Bayern’s Luis Díaz capitalized, scoring twice to secure the win, despite a late response from Joao Neves. The loss drops PSG to second in the group standings, trailing Bayern by goal difference with four matches played.

PSG manager Luis Enrique expressed concern post-match, stating, “It’s a new injury, unrelated to previous issues. We’ll assess the extent, but it’s a blow.” The club confirmed Dembélé will undergo further medical evaluation, with initial estimates suggesting a 3-4 week absence. This injury history, compounded by his 50+ missed games at Barcelona, raises questions about his long-term fitness. As PSG prepares for their next challenge against Arsenal on November 26, the absence of their talisman could jeopardize their title defense.