After the yellow cards in the Champions League match against Atalanta Bergamo, there was talk of possible disciplinary proceedings. Now it seems clear what UEFA has decided
FC Bayern can apparently breathe a sigh of relief in the case of Joshua Kimmich and Michael Olise. According to the French sports newspaper L’Equipe, UEFA’s disciplinary committee has decided not to initiate disciplinary proceedings against the two Bayern professionals
This means that the automatic suspension for the second leg of the round of 16 remains in place and both players will only have to sit out one match and will then be available again
Kimmich and Olise both picked up their third yellow card of the competition in Bayern’s 6-1 away win over Atalanta Bergamo, meaning they are both automatically suspended for the second leg of the round of 16 tie
Immediately after the match, there was speculation as to whether the cautions could have been deliberately provoked. In such cases, UEFA has the option of initiating disciplinary proceedings retrospectively and imposing additional suspensions
UEFA apparently sees no reason for further penalties
According to L’Equipe, UEFA has decided not to take any further action against Kimmich and Olise
The regular ban for the second leg at the Allianz Arena therefore remains in place. If they progress, the duo would be eligible to play again in the Champions League quarter-final first leg. Bayern would then face Real Madrid or Manchester City. The Whites won the first leg 3-0 on Wednesday
For FC Bayern, the decision regarding Kimmich and Olise is an important all-clear, as the record champions can continue to rely on two of their most important players for the remainder of the Champions League.