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A surprise backup for Diaz: Is Bayern providing further evidence of its new transfer strategy?

Arijon Ibrahimovic is finally enjoying a successful loan spell – and apparently much to Kompany’s delight. Will he get his chance at Bayern Munich?

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What Diaz has learnt from 'machine and gentleman' Kane

Luis Diaz has opened up about his burgeoning partnership with Harry Kane at Bayern Munich, hailing the England captain as both a "machine" and a "gentleman". The Colombian winger, who joined the Bavarian giants to form a lethal attacking trident alongside Kane and Michael Olise, revealed the vital lessons he has picked up from the veteran striker during their short time together in Germany.

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Bayern appeal for Diaz red card rejected

Bayern Munich have failed in their attempt to overturn Luis Diaz's controversial red card, despite the match referee admitting he made a mistake. The Colombian winger was sent off for a perceived dive during Saturday's draw with Bayer Leverkusen. Although replays showed clear contact, the DFB sports court ruled that the one-match suspension must stand, deepening Bayern's squad crisis.

"Not worthy of a world-class club": FC Bayern faces fierce criticism

FC Bayern Munich are appealing Luis Diaz’s yellow-card suspension, but Dietmar Hamann considers this unworthy.

"Questionable decisions": Appeal against Diaz's suspension

FCB does not accept the yellow card shown to the Colombian player and is lodging an appeal – even though there is little chance of success.

"The worst performance ever!" Uli Hoeneß is furious after Bayern's draw

In Leverkusen, nine Bayern players managed to secure a point. Afterwards, all the attention turned to the referee. Criticism came even from the very top of the FCB hierarchy.

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Eberl surprises with praise for the referee: "A great honour"

Bayern Munich were extremely upset about some of the referee's decisions in Leverkusen. Max Eberl, however, struck a conciliatory tone.

Kompany rages at Diaz red card in Bayern draw

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany could not hide his frustration after seeing Luis Diaz dismissed in the closing stages of a pulsating encounter against Bayer Leverkusen. Diaz, who had earlier netted the equaliser for the visitors, was shown a second yellow card for an alleged dive after a challenge from Leverkusen goalkeeper Janis Blaswich.

Controversial decisions against FCB: Dingert admits to a mistake

FC Bayern Munich’s 1-1 draw at Bayer Leverkusen on matchday 26 of the Bundesliga was marred by a number of controversial decisions by referee Christian Dingert, who disallowed two of Munich’s goals and sent off Luis Diaz for an alleged dive. He says he would not make that decision again.

Jackson sees red for horrific tackle in Bayern clash

The high-stakes clash between Bayer Leverkusen and Bayern Munich took an explosive turn as striker Nicolas Jackson was sent off, reducing the visitors to 10 men. Vincent Kompany’s side faced a nightmare opening at the BayArena as Leverkusen took the lead before Jackson's reckless challenge. Then, after the Bundesliga champions pulled level through Luis Diaz, the Colombian received a second yellow card as the game ended 1-1.

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Diaz: Kane is a machine at Bayern

Luis Diaz has hit the ground running since his blockbuster summer move to Bayern Munich, but the Colombian winger admits he has been blown away by the sheer quality of his new team-mates. After ending a successful stint at Liverpool to join the German giants for a reported €70 million, Diaz has quickly integrated into a frightening attacking unit that features England captain Harry Kane and French sensation Michael Olise.

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Liverpool selling Diaz & trusting in Gakpo was a huge mistake

Liverpool fans never fully appreciated Luis Diaz. Indeed, most of them seemed to welcome the Colombian's departure to Bayern Munich last summer, believing that his sale was necessary to accommodate £116 million ($158m) signing Florian Wirtz, with Cody Gakpo still on hand to fill the first-choice role on the left flank.

Dembele, Liverpool and Europe's biggest winners & losers

We still have a title race in England! Manchester City's hopes of winning the Premier League looked to be over after they fell behind to another stunning free-kick from Dominik Szoboszlai at Anfield on Sunday, but Pep Guardiola's men produce a sensational fightback to defeat Liverpool 2-1 and close the game to leaders Arsenal to just six points.

Hat-trick hero Diaz & ice-cool Kane get Bayern back on track

Luis Diaz struck a devastating hat-trick and Harry Kane scored twice from the penalty spot as Bayern Munich swept aside high-flying Hoffenheim in a 5-1 Bundesliga victory at the Allianz Arena. The visitors were given a challenging task when Kevin Akpoguma was sent off early on, but levelled through Andrej Kramaric, before Kane and Diaz took the game away from them for a comfortable victory in the end.

Kane and Diaz on target but Bayern need Davies heroics to save point

Bayern Munich dropped points in the Bundesliga for the second consecutive game as they struggled to a 2-2 draw against Hamburg in north Germany. Harry Kane and Luis Diaz had put the league leaders ahead after Fabio Vieira's first-half penalty, but the hosts battled back through the impressive Luka Vuskovic to take a point in a thrilling encounter at Volksparkstadion.

Olise & Diaz compared to Bayern legends after Wolfsburg rout

Michael Olise and Luis Diaz have been compared to legendary Bayern Munich duo Arjen Robben and Franck Ribery after both wingers sparkled in their side’s 8-1 demolition of Wolfsburg on Sunday evening. The pair conjured up six goal involvements between them as Vincent Kompany’s side enjoyed a dream return to Bundesliga action following the recent winter break.

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