Bayern Munich suffered an unexpected sending off in their Champions League group stage match against Viking Oslo, when young striker MichaelOlise received two yellow cards in the second half and was sent off in the 84th minute. The final result was a 3-3 draw, with Viking reducing the lead to 2-0 before Bayern came back.
The French striker, who Real Madrid showed interest in signing during the summer window, was involved in two incidents that led to his expulsion. The first yellow card was shown for a tackle with his hand after grabbing HenrikHeggheim. When the referee signaled the infraction again, Olise reacted by throwing the ball into ZlatkoTripic's face, which earned him a second yellow card and expulsion. With their exit, Viking managed to tie the match, although Bayern managed to maintain the advantage and finish with a 3-3 result.
After the match, Bayern coach Vincent Kompany expressed his understanding and support for the player. Kompany stated that Olise recognizes his mistake and feels sorry for letting the team down. The coach added that, although the match was neither a final nor a semi-final, moments like that can have a decisive impact on the season. Kompany pointed out that the opponent had outwitted Bayern and that, when you are much better than your rival, it is important to focus on your own game and avoid unnecessary situations. The coach concluded that, although you cannot change what happened, you can learn from the experience.
Olise will miss the next group stage match, which will be played on Wednesday against Arsenal in Munich. Bayern, who had already managed to overcome a 2-0 deficit, will have to count on the absence of their French striker in the next match. The result of this match will decide whether Bayern advances to the next phase of the Champions League.