Bayern condemn racist abuse of Upamecano after red card

Ciro Immobile gave Lazio a slender lead in their Champions League last 16 tie with under-fire Bayern Munich after netting the only goal in a 1-0 win in Wednesday's first leg.

The spot-kick was won by Gustav Isaksen who was clattered by Dayot Upamecano with a rash tackle which earned the France defender a red card and left Bayern a man down for the final 20 minutes.

The French centre-back was insulted on social media after committing the foul. As a result, Bayern Munich said on social media that they "condemn the racist abuse" towards their player.

"FC Bayern strongly condemn the racist comments being directed towards Dayot Upamecano on social media. Anyone who comments hateful words such as these is no fan of our club. We’re all behind you, Upa," they wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.

 

February 14, 2024