Kompany pins full blame on Olise after controversial Bayern clash in Norway
Bayern Munich returned from Norway with a bitter taste, having been forced to settle for a 3‑3 draw against Viking in the dying minutes, while captain Vincent Kompany refused to soften the criticism aimed at Michael Olise for the most contentious episode of the Champions League second round.
The match was marked by a collective lapse in concentration. Bayern led 3‑2 before the 28th minute of the second half, when the French attacker earned a yellow card for a tactical foul. Shortly after, Olise, already on the brink of a second booking, reacted to provocation by flicking the ball at Zlatko Tripic’s face, prompting the referee to brand him a red‑carded offender.
Kompany’s unequivocal rebuke
In the post‑match press conference, Kompany condemned Olise’s conduct, stating, “The blame is 100 percent his, and he knows that.” He added that no individual decision, such as the dismissal, can be used to excuse a loss, even though he did not think the team had performed poorly.
Kompany speaks out on Olise's red card after turbulent Bayern night
“Michael is a player his opponents will always try to provoke, but that is no excuse,” Kompany continued, highlighting that the Norwegian captain out‑smarted the French star in “intelligence” by attempting to destabilise him psychologically.
Consequences and wider fallout
Olise’s red card means he will miss Bayern’s upcoming Champions League third‑round tie against Arsenal on Wednesday the 21st at 16:00 Brazil time in the Allianz Arena. Kompany hopes the incident serves as a learning experience and will not be repeated in decisive moments of the 2026/27 season.
Tripić’s provocation forces Olise’s red card as Bayern stumble
Elsewhere, goalkeeper Manuel Neuer’s error has intensified the debate over his successor, while sporting director Max Eberl labelled Tripic a “scoundrel” for gaining a numerical advantage. Tripic, in turn, praised Olise as a future Ballon d’Or contender and expressed pride in his own tactical success.