Luis Díaz insists his bold decision to swap Liverpool for Bayern Munich has already been vindicated, pointing to his form, happiness and the club’s ambitions as proof he chose the right path.

The Colombian forward has exploded into life in Bavaria, delivering 23 goals and 18 assists in just 40 appearances since his €75 million move to the Allianz Arena. Installed quickly as a key figure in Bayern’s attack, he has become one of the Bundesliga side’s most decisive players in domestic and European competition.

Speaking to ESPN after scoring the opener in Bayern’s 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in the first leg of their Champions League quarterfinal at the Bernabéu, Díaz was unequivocal about his move.

“Deciding to join Bayern was the right choice. I’m really happy and I enjoy every match,” he said. “I feel great, I’m in good shape, and that means I’m ready to help the team.”

Díaz’s impact has been central to a Bayern side that looks firmly in control at home and dangerous in Europe. The German champions sit nine points clear of Borussia Dortmund with six league games remaining and remain in contention for a domestic double, with a German Cup semifinal against Bayer Leverkusen on the horizon.

For Díaz, the secret lies in the dressing room as much as on the tactics board.

“We have a clear plan, we’re a very close-knit group, and that shows on the pitch,” he explained. “We felt more comfortable as the game progressed, won the ball back more often and controlled the game better. That’s what we like to do.”

At the Bernabéu, Bayern’s approach was evident. They registered nine shots on target and repeatedly carved open Madrid’s defence with quick transitions and coordinated pressing, executing patterns they had studied in detail.

“We’d already analysed Real Madrid, and the move regarding the opening goal went exactly as we’d planned,” Díaz said.

Yet despite the win, the forward admitted to a lingering sense of what might have been.

“We’re very happy, but we’re left with a slight feeling of disappointment that we could have scored one or two more goals. We played a great match against a very tough opponent.”

With a World Cup on the horizon for Colombia and Bayern chasing multiple trophies, Díaz’s conviction about his career-defining switch appears as sharp as his finishing.