Overview
- Luis Díaz struck in the 4th and 32nd minutes, then was sent off before halftime after referee Maurizio Mariani upgraded a yellow to red on VAR review.
- Bayern played more than 45 minutes with ten men and preserved the lead through a disciplined rearguard, with Manuel Neuer, Dayot Upamecano and Jonathan Tah earning plaudits.
- Achraf Hakimi was hurt in the Díaz challenge and left the field with assistance, with his condition described as a developing concern.
- The result extends Bayern’s perfect competitive start to 16 wins from 16 and places them top of their Champions League group, with Kompany tempering early title talk.
- Separately, Borussia Dortmund prepare for an away test at Manchester City, where Erling Haaland looms as the main threat and defenders Nico Schlotterbeck and Niklas Süle could return.