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Kroos Condemns Díaz Red Card After Bayern’s 2-1 Win at PSG

A VAR upgrade to a straight red has drawn high-profile criticism as PSG say Achraf Hakimi suffered ligament damage.

Overview

  • Bayern won 2-1 in Paris, with Luis Díaz scoring both goals before being sent off in the second half.
  • Referee Maurizio Mariani changed an initial yellow to a red after a VAR review, citing excessive force and danger to the opponent.
  • Toni Kroos said the challenge did not merit a red card and argued Hakimi’s injury influenced the decision, while Joshua Kimmich later acknowledged the replay made the dismissal understandable.
  • PSG reported Hakimi sustained a syndesmosis tear and deltoid ligament damage, with an estimated absence of about eight weeks.
  • Díaz posted on Instagram expressing regret and wishing Hakimi a quick return, and reports indicate his ban could rule him out of Bayern’s upcoming match against Arsenal.