"An emotional night: Luis Diaz speaks out after PSG match" | OneFootball

His name was the talking point of the evening: Luis Díaz caused a stir during FC Bayern’s 2-1 victory over Paris Saint-Germain with an overly harsh tackle just before halftime – and was sent off with a red card. While PSG fears for the injury of Achraf Hakimi, the Colombian has now spoken out for the first time – but without directly apologizing to his opponent.

On Instagram, Díaz wrote on Wednesday: “It was an evening full of emotions. Football always reminds us that anything can happen in 90 minutes – the best as well as the worst.”

Reflecting on his sending off, the 28-year-old added: “I was sad not to be able to finish the game with my teammates, but proud of their incredible effort.”

The winger thus praised the morale of his team, who managed to hold on to the win while being a man down – thanks to an outstanding Manuel Neuer in goal.

No direct “Sorry” to Hakimi – Kompany stands by Díaz

A clear apology to Achraf Hakimi was missing from Díaz’s post. Instead, he simply wrote: “I wish Hakimi a speedy return to the pitch.”

The PSG star had twisted his ankle awkwardly after the tackle, was carried off the field in tears, and could not continue playing. An exact diagnosis is still pending.

Bayern coach Vincent Kompany defended his player after the match: “I didn’t see that he wanted to injure a player. But of course, it happened – and then my only wish is that Hakimi gets fit again quickly.”

PSG coach Luis Enrique also refrained from criticism and stood behind both the fouled and the fouling player: “That’s football – it’s a contact sport. It’s a shame, because it’s difficult for the players. I remember Musiala’s injury in the summer – sometimes you’re just unlucky.”

Despite the sending off, Luis Díaz remains one of the most important players under Vincent Kompany. The Colombian had scored both goals for FC Bayern in Paris and was one of the most noticeable players on the pitch until his red card.

The officials at Säbener Straße want to handle the incident quietly internally – Díaz is considered an ambitious professional who sometimes takes his emotions on the pitch too much to heart.

Nevertheless, the sending off does not overshadow the overall impression: With Díaz, Bayern has a difference-maker who takes responsibility even in heated matches – though this time, perhaps a bit too much of it.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.