Vincent Kompany has labelled Luis Diaz’s tackle on Paris Saint-Germain defender Achraf Hakimi ‘nasty’, as the Bayern boss hopes for a ‘speedy recovery’ for the PSG star
Bayern Munich’s 2-1 Champions League win over Paris Saint-Germain was marred by controversy after Luis Diaz’s reckless tackle on Achraf Hakimi saw him sent off just before half-time.
The Colombian forward had scored twice before making the tackle that left Hakimi weeping.
With Diaz now set to face suspension, Vincent Kompany expressed sympathy for the injured PSG full-back and reflected on the fiery encounter.
Referee Maurizio Mariani shows a red card to Luis Diaz for his foul on Achraf Hakimi (not pictured). (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Speaking to Sky Austria, Kompany said: “It’s a shame that the PSG player had to come off injured. At first, I didn’t think it was that dangerous. But of course, it happened, and when a player gets injured, I always think of what happened to Jamal [Musiala]. He broke his leg against PSG in the USA. Then you think: ‘Is that comparable?’ But I have to be honest: the most important thing for me is that Hakimi isn’t injured for too long. I wish him a speedy recovery.”
With the Africa Cup of Nations set to begin in December, Hakimi’s condition remains a concern for PSG and Morocco, with reports confirming he left the stadium on crutches and wearing a protective boot.
Luis Diaz scored two goals as Bayern Munich defeat Paris Saint-Germain. (Photo by Stuart Franklin/Getty Images)
Captain Marquinhos said post-match: “We have to wait for the tests. They’ve done some minor checks already, and more information will follow later.”
Bayern star Kimmich also offered his take on the incident, showing understanding for Diaz while acknowledging the severity of the foul.
Kimmich, speaking to Prime Video, explained: “Lucho was a bit frustrated in that situation. He was a little annoyed that he lost the ball. I saw it briefly on the screen. He had actually slid in beside the man, and Hakimi wanted to get his body in front of him at that moment, and that’s why he caught him low. But it does look nasty.”
Diaz’s red card saw him made an unwanted Champions League history by becoming only the second player ever to score twice and be sent off in the same match, following Antoine Griezmann’s similar feat for Atletico Madrid in 2021.
