"Luis Díaz was faster and in the better position. He can shoot on goal, he can pass across. Then he goes down due to a foul by the Hoffenheim player. Accordingly, a penalty and, without another alternative, a red card. Because it was a foul and not a typical football action. If he had tried to play the ball with his foot and then made contact, there would just be a penalty - but that wasn't possible in this case,"
"I had a brief exchange with the Hoffenheim player. The nature of the foul itself was never in doubt. Look at his reaction after the penalty was awarded. He knew perfectly well it was a foul. The only thing we briefly discussed was the red card. Therefore, this is definitely not a matter for the VAR; it's decided on the pitch."
In the 17th minute of Bayern Munich's 5-1 win over Hoffenheim, Hoffenheim defender Kevin Akpoguma fouled Luis Díaz in the penalty area and was shown a red card. Referee Tobias Stieler awarded a penalty and dismissed Akpoguma for denying a clear and obvious goal-scoring opportunity. Stieler explained that Díaz was faster and in a position to shoot or pass, and the foul prevented any realistic play on the ball, making it a red-card offense rather than just a penalty. Stieler said the nature of the foul was clear, the Hoffenheim player's reaction confirmed awareness, and the decision stood without VAR intervention.
Read at Bavarian Football Works
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