Hotshot's blunder brings Bayer a 2-0 win over rivals!
FC Bayern should never have been reduced to nine men
Leverkusen, Germany - March 14: referee Christian Dingert shows a yellow card to Luis Diaz of FC Bayern Munchen during the German Bundesliga match between Bayer 04 Leverkusen and FC Bayern Munchen at BayArena on March 14, 2026 in Leverkusen, Germany. (Photo by Marcel ter Bals/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images) | DeFodi Images via Getty Images You can’t make this up. After forcing Bayern Munich to play the final 20 minutes with nine men, referee Christian Dingert has just admitted that he made a mistake sending Luis Díaz off when he did.
Bayer Leverkusen used their leverage to launch wave after wave of attack until the full time whistle, they couldn’t make their advantage count. “During the game, I perceived the incident as him diving,” said Christian Dingert (via @iMiaSanMia ). “That’s what I saw.
Looking at the footage now, it’s clear it wasn’t a penalty. But a red card was very harsh; I wouldn’t give that now. ” Well that’s nice.
“Wouldn’t give that now”, an hour after the match has ended. Incredible accountability by the official. At least it comes right after the game rather than months later, like what happened with Cucurella’s handball against Germany.