Luis Diaz suspended by UEFA

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Luis Díaz has been handed a three-match suspension by UEFA following his red card in Bayern Munich's Champions League clash against Paris Saint-Germain. The Colombian winger was sent off for a violent tackle on PSG's Achraf Hakimi just before halftime, an incident that saw Hakimi suffer a severe ankle sprain and miss subsequent matches. UEFA classified Díaz's challenge as "serious foul play," resulting in the extended ban.

Díaz had been instrumental in the match, scoring both goals for Bayern in their 2-1 victory over PSG. However, his dismissal for the dangerous tackle overshadowed his performance. The three-match ban means Díaz will miss crucial upcoming fixtures, including Bayern's away game against Arsenal and home matches against Sporting CP and Union Saint-Gilloise.

Bayern Munich had initially expected only a one-match suspension, which is the standard penalty for a straight red card. The club has expressed surprise at the severity of the punishment and has requested the written justification from UEFA in order to consider an appeal. Head coach Vincent Kompany had stated earlier that he believed Díaz would only miss the Arsenal game, and expressed disappointment at the extended ban.

The incident has sparked debate among fans and pundits, with some questioning the use of VAR in upgrading the yellow card to a red. Díaz addressed the incident on social media, wishing Hakimi a speedy recovery. Meanwhile, PSG confirmed that Hakimi, who recently received the African Player of the Year award while using a scooter due to his injury, remains sidelined.

Bayern Munich currently leads their Champions League group with a perfect record, but the loss of Díaz for three matches could impact their campaign as they face tough opponents in the coming weeks.