Bayern Munich were shaken after the expulsion of Michael Olise in the match against Norwegian Viking, when the French striker received his first red card in the Champions League. The match ended 3‑3, but the referee's decision changed the course of the match and left the German team with an advantage of one less player in the final minutes.
Bayern coach Vincent Kompany was quick to express his discontent to the media, criticizing Olise's lack of discipline. In turn, England captain Harry Kane joined in the reprimand and spoke very directly about the young player. Kane recalled that Olise had been penalized for throwing the ball at the head of ZlatkoTripic, Viking captain, and stated that the expulsion “changed everything for us.” According to the striker, Olise “will be devastated” and must take responsibility for his action.
Kane added that Olise's mistake should serve as a lesson to prevent it from happening again. "It was a mistake and he must learn from it. It's a shame because we have important games ahead of us," commented the English captain. He also stressed that, if Olise had remained calm, Bayern “should have won.” Kane concluded that players who make mistakes like Olise's “punish themselves,” pointing out the importance of concentration in group stage matches.
For Bayern, the game was the ninth consecutive Champions League match in which Kane scored, equaling the records of RuudvanNistelrooy and RobertLewandowski. The German striker is just two goals away from surpassing CristianoRonaldo's record (11) and, according to expectations, could come close to breaking it in the competition.
With Olise's expulsion, Bayern will have to adjust their lineup for the upcoming group stage matches, where defense and discipline will be crucial. The German club, which has already shown a solid performance in the competition, will have to rely on the maturity of its players to avoid sanctions that could affect their progress in the Champions League.