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Referee Explains Díaz Red After Bayern's PSG Win

A Canal+ video captures Maurizio Mariani citing a dangerous challenge from behind to justify the VAR upgrade.

Overview

  • Bayern beat Paris Saint‑Germain 2–1 in Paris, with Luis Díaz scoring both goals before his dismissal, moving Bayern to the top of their Champions League group.
  • The halftime footage shows Mariani telling Bayern players that Díaz came from behind with no chance to play the ball, clarifying why a yellow was upgraded to a straight red.
  • PSG’s Achraf Hakimi sustained a severe ankle sprain with ligament overstretch and is expected to be out six to eight weeks, according to SportBILD.
  • Bayern captain Manuel Neuer criticized the manner of communication, saying the referee needlessly pulled him from his goal only to inform him of the decision.
  • Díaz’s suspension length remains pending, with SportBILD reporting he will miss the November 26 match against Arsenal, while Vincent Kompany defended the player and a BILD reporter suggested the coach’s sideline urging contributed to the chase.