Overview
- The red card stemmed from a heavy challenge on PSG’s Achraf Hakimi on Nov. 4 that caused a serious left-ankle injury with reports estimating about six weeks out.
- The ban rules Díaz out of group matches against Arsenal on Nov. 26, Sporting CP on Dec. 9, and Union Saint-Gilloise on Jan. 21.
- Bayern considers the punishment excessive and is seeking a reduction through UEFA’s appeals process once the written decision is in hand.
- The suspension applies only to European competition, leaving Díaz available for domestic fixtures in the Bundesliga.
- Local reports citing Bild indicate he is expected to start against Freiburg on Saturday as the appeal proceeds.