Vincent Kompany slams Michael Olise’s red card in Champions League

In the cold Stavanger‑stadium of Viking FK the atmosphere was already tense when Bayern Munich, under the leadership of Vincent Kompany, suffered a surprising double deficit. The German Record champion, who is confidently pursuing the Champions League‑win, had to accept a 3‑3‑draw after a dramatic red card for Michael Olise.

Double deficit and early pressure

The match started with a quick goal from Jonas Urbig, who, after an injury to Manuel Neuer, had to collect the ball with a header from Stensness. Five minutes before halftime Christiansen extended the lead with a lightning‑fast counter‑attack. Bayern made three substitutions at halftime, a decision that later paid off.

Olise’s second yellow card and red card

In the second half Bayern seemed to regain control. Harry Kane delivered a double‑strike, Luis Diaz put the 2‑3 on the board, and the victory seemed within reach. But Michael Olise received two yellow cards within minutes and then threw a ball at the face of Zlatko Tripic, after which the referee showed him the red card. Kompany reacted sharply: “That red card is unbelievably stupid”, he said.

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Final minutes and the eventual draw

After Olise’s dismissal Bayern had to defend the ten‑minute lead. A header from Haugen, via the back of the Canadian Davies, brought Viking back level. Later Kane found a perfect lob, Laimer extended it, and Luis Diaz scored again, securing the 3‑3 for Bayern. Despite the dramatic twists Kompany remained calm on the sidelines, but the atmosphere in the dressing room stayed uneasy.

The match was tracked live by Sven Van Londersele Sport, with the last update at 01:27. The incident received wide attention, including via the “KIJK”‑button on the website, and was seen by fans in Stavanger as a moment of mutual belief in a point.

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For Kompany the evening means a lesson in discipline and a reminder of the thin line between success and disappointment in the Champions League. Bayern will now have to reflect on the impact of Olise’s behaviour as the campaign continues.