Overview
- UEFA’s disciplinary body classified Díaz’s foul on Achraf Hakimi as serious rough play and imposed a three-game suspension.
- Bayern has requested UEFA’s written reasoning and is preparing an appeal to seek a reduction, with club leaders calling the sanction very harsh.
- As it stands, Díaz will miss the trip to Arsenal on Wednesday plus home fixtures against Sporting on December 9 and Union Saint-Gilloise on January 21.
- Hakimi sustained a severe ankle injury from the challenge and remains in rehabilitation with a return targeted for late December.
- Former midfielder Toni Kroos contended the red card was unwarranted and said the referee and VAR were overly influenced by the injury outcome and slow‑motion replays.