Bayern Munich Condemn Racist Abuse Against Defender At Lazio

Bayern Munich have condemned the racist abuse directed at defender Dayot Upamecano after their 1-0 defeat by Lazio in the Champions League last 16.

Dayot Upamecano’s late tackle on Gustav Isaksen saw him concede a penalty and be awarded a red card.

Upamecano, 25, was sent off in the 67th minute after giving away a penalty, which Ciro Immobile scored for the win.

“FC Bayern strongly condemn the racist comments being directed towards Dayot Upamecano on social media,” said a statement on X.

“Anyone who comments hateful words such as these is no fan of our club.”

The red card means Upamecano will miss the second leg in Munich on 5 March.

Bayern failed to have a shot on target in the first-leg tie, with the defeat increasing the pressure on manager Thomas Tuchel.

They lost 3-0 to Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga on Saturday to fall five points behind Xabi Alonso’s side in second and have already been eliminated from the German Cup.

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