Bayern weigh fine for Michael Olise after red card costs them victory at Viking

Olise dismissal turns Bayern’s comeback into a draw

Bayern Munich are considering disciplinary action against Michael Olise after his red card helped Viking claim a 3-3 draw in their Champions League meeting in Norway. Bayern sporting director Max Eberl did not confirm whether the winger would be fined, saying the club would discuss the matter calmly.

Viking led 2-0 at half-time through Gianni Stensness and Christiansen. Harry Kane pulled Bayern back with a penalty and an equaliser before Luis Diaz put the visitors ahead in the 71st minute. Olise was sent off three minutes later after receiving two yellow cards in quick succession: first for holding Zlatko Tripic, then for throwing the ball into his opponent’s face. Herman Haugen scored in the 90th minute to make it 3-3.

Viking and Bayern Munich players during their Champions League match in Norway

Kompany and Kane call for accountability

Bayern head coach Vincent Kompany made clear he was unhappy with the incident. “Michael is constantly being provoked, but that’s no excuse,” he said. “It’s 100 percent his fault, and he knows that. That was incredibly stupid.” Kompany added that Olise appeared sorry for what he had done to the team and said Bayern would need to learn from the episode.

Kane said the dismissal changed the contest and that Olise had to accept responsibility. The suspension means the French winger will miss Bayern’s Champions League home match against Arsenal on October 21. The referee showed a second yellow for the ball-throwing incident; Eberl agreed with that assessment, while Kicker questioned whether the act could have merited a straight red but considered the referee’s decision defensible.

Another costly error frustrates Bayern

The dismissal was not the only moment that concerned Kompany. Bayern conceded in the opening moments, then recovered from two goals down before letting their lead slip. The coach said his side had made “too many big mistakes at important moments.” Bayern are due to face RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga before hosting Arsenal in Europe.