In a dramatic Champions League encounter at Stavanger’s Ullevaal Stadium, Viking’s Michael Olise became the first player to be sent off in a senior match when he received a second booking within seconds of his initial yellow. The red card, issued for a tactical foul on Bayern Munich’s Zlatko Tripic after a mis‑pass, allowed the Norwegian side to claw back from a 3‑2 deficit and secure a 3‑3 draw. The result came after Bayern had already overturned a 2‑0 opening‑half deficit with two quick goals, and before Luis Díaz added a third for the German club.
The incident unfolded when Bayern’s Harry Kane, who had already scored in his ninth consecutive Champions League match, was involved in a play that saw the ball mistakenly land in Tripic’s head. Viking’s Olise, attempting to prevent a counter‑attack, tackled the ball and was shown a yellow card. Moments later, the referee issued a second caution for the same action, sending Olise off. The Norwegian crowd erupted in cheers as the dismissal gave Viking a chance to level the match. Tripic’s cross found Herman Haugen, who headed in the equaliser in the final minute, sealing the draw.
Kane, who had been instrumental in Bayern’s comeback, commented on the situation after the game. “He’ll have to take responsibility, obviously, and learn from it,” he said. “It’s a shame because we have big games coming up in the Champions League, and he’s going to be gutted to miss them. But this is football; mistakes happen.” Kane also noted that Bayern had missed an opportunity to win the match in the second half and that the point was a useful one as the club moves forward in the competition.
The match was a significant test for Bayern, who had opened their Champions League campaign with a 5‑0 victory over Norwegian side Bodø/Glimt. The draw against Viking, however, halted their momentum and left them with a single point in the group stage. For Viking, the result was a surprise high point, giving the team a morale boost against a top‑tier opponent. The game will also see Olise suspended for the next match, meaning he will miss Bayern’s upcoming clash with Arsenal. The outcome leaves both clubs with a lot to consider as they prepare for the next round of fixtures.