Champions League
Kom pany criticises Olise as dismissal costs him clash with Arsenal
While Bayern Munich were celebrating a comeback against Viking, Michael Olise received two yellow cards in the 84th minute and was sent off, which will prevent him from playing the next Champions League match against Arsenal in Munich. Vincent Kompany, Bayern’s coach, rebuked him publicly, noting that the young Frenchman’s mistake could affect the campaign.
Details of the dismissal
Olise, French and a target of Real Madrid in the summer, saw his first dismissal of his career during the match that ended 3‑3. The second caution came after grabbing Henrik Heggheim from behind and, after the signal, throwing the ball at the face of Viking captain Zlatko Tripic.
Kompany’s reaction
Kompany said: "He knows he made a mistake. You can see that he feels remorse for what happened and that he regrets disappointing the team. These things happen, but they are decisive moments in a season." He added that the opponent had been smarter and that the team must focus on its own game.
Sporting consequences
With the suspension, Olise will miss Wednesday’s clash against Arsenal, the Premier League champions. Bayern, which had regained the lead to go 3‑2 up before the final draw, will now face the match without its creative winger.
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The match against Arsenal will be Bayern’s next Champions League fixture, and Olise’s absence raises questions about the team’s ability to maintain the advantage gained in Munich.
In other Champions League news, Anthony Gordon scored his first goal in the competition for Barcelona, while Club Brugge beat Inter Milan 4‑3 and RB Leipzig overcame PSV Eindhoven 1‑0.
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The report also mentions Carina Johansen and Jordi Archs as part of the international football team that covered the story, and highlights the presence of the word "Football" in the coverage.