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Referee Admits Error in Controversial Bayern Dismissal

3/15/2026

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Referee Christian Dingert acknowledged that he erred by sending off Bayern Munich's Luis Diaz during the 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen.
Dingert issued a second yellow card for alleged simulation after Diaz fell following contact with Leverkusen's goalkeeper Janis Blaswich.
After reviewing the footage, Dingert stated that the decision was harsh and that Diaz did not dive.
Bayern, already down to ten men after Nicolas Jackson's earlier dismissal, faced significant challenges during the match.
Bayern's chief executive Max Eberl praised Dingert for admitting his mistake, noting Diaz's quick recovery after the incident.

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Referee Christian Dingert acknowledged that he erred by sending off Bayern Munich's Luis Diaz during the 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen.
Dingert issued a second yellow card for alleged simulation after Diaz fell following contact with Leverkusen's goalkeeper Janis Blaswich.
After reviewing the footage, Dingert stated that the decision was harsh and that Diaz did not dive.
Bayern, already down to ten men after Nicolas Jackson's earlier dismissal, faced significant challenges during the match.
Bayern's chief executive Max Eberl praised Dingert for admitting his mistake, noting Diaz's quick recovery after the incident.