Michael Olise red card: Kompany calls Bayern winger's dismissal "super dumb"
Michael Olise was sent off for two quick yellow cards as Bayern drew 3-3 at Viking, and Vincent Kompany called it "super dumb". The winger now misses the Arsenal game.
Michael Olise's red card proved costly for Bayern Munich in Norway. The France winger was sent off for two yellow cards in quick succession during Bayern's 3-3 Champions League draw at Viking in Stavanger on Tuesday 13 October 2026, with the German champions leading 3-2 at the time. Ten-man Bayern then conceded a 90th-minute equaliser, and head coach Vincent Kompany did not hide his frustration, describing the dismissal as "super dumb". The Olise red card also means the winger will be suspended for Bayern's next Champions League match, a home game against Arsenal in Munich.
Michael Olise red card: how the two yellows happened
According to Al Jazeera, the sequence unfolded within seconds. Olise was first booked for a foul. Shortly afterwards, with the referee close by, he threw the ball at the face of Viking captain Zlatko Tripic and was shown a second yellow card for dissent, followed by the red. The timing was especially damaging: Bayern had just fought back from 2-0 down to lead 3-2, and there were roughly 16 minutes left on the clock. Sports Mole places the dismissal in the 73rd minute.
The incident turned a likely away win into a backs-to-the-wall finish. Bayern defended their one-goal lead with ten men for most of the remaining period, but in the 90th minute Herman Haugen scored for Viking to make it 3-3. The two dropped points came directly after the sending-off, which is why the episode dominated the post-match discussion rather than Harry Kane's goals.
Olise dismissal: key facts
- Match: Viking 3-3 Bayern Munich, Champions League league phase, matchday 2.
- Date and venue: Tuesday 13 October 2026, Stavanger, Norway.
- First yellow: for a foul.
- Second yellow: for dissent, after throwing the ball at Zlatko Tripic's face in front of the referee (Al Jazeera).
- Timing: about 16 minutes from the end with Bayern 3-2 up; the 73rd minute according to Sports Mole.
- Consequence: Viking equalised in the 90th minute; Olise misses the next Champions League game against Arsenal.
Kompany: "this red card was super dumb"
Kompany was blunt in his assessment after the final whistle. "This red card was super dumb," the Bayern coach said, as reported by Al Jazeera. He did, however, add that he could see regret in Olise's eyes, suggesting that the player understood the consequences of his reaction straight away. The choice of words reflected how avoidable the situation was.
For Kompany, who took charge of Bayern in 2024, the frustration was about more than one moment of indiscipline. His side had shown character to recover from a two-goal half-time deficit, and the red card undid much of that work. Ahram Online also covered the incident, which quickly became one of the talking points of the Champions League week.
How the match unfolded around the red card
Viking, the Norwegian champions, began at a furious pace. Gianni Stensness scored after only 72 seconds and Peter Christiansen added a second in the 38th minute, giving the hosts a 2-0 lead at half-time. Bayern responded after the break through Harry Kane, who converted a 54th-minute penalty and headed the equaliser in the 60th minute. Kane then set up Luis Díaz for a 71st-minute goal that put Bayern 3-2 ahead.
It was only moments later that Olise's evening ended. Reduced to ten men, Bayern had to see out the closing stages a player short, and the hosts eventually found their reward when Haugen struck at the end of normal time.
| Minute | Event |
|---|---|
| 2' | Gianni Stensness puts Viking ahead after 72 seconds |
| 38' | Peter Christiansen makes it 2-0 |
| 54' | Harry Kane scores a penalty (2-1) |
| 60' | Kane heads the equaliser (2-2) |
| 71' | Luis Díaz puts Bayern 3-2 up from Kane's pass |
| 73' (Sports Mole) | Michael Olise sent off for a second yellow card |
| 90' | Herman Haugen equalises for Viking (3-3) |
Olise suspension: Arsenal game and Bayern's options
Under UEFA disciplinary rules, a red card in its club competitions carries at least a one-match ban, so Olise will sit out Bayern Munich's next Champions League fixture: the visit of Arsenal to Munich. It is one of the standout games of the league phase. According to Yalla Shoot's Champions League standings, updated on 16 October, Arsenal are on six points from two matches and have yet to concede, while Bayern are 10th on four points with eight goals scored and three conceded.
Losing Olise for that game is a significant blow. Yalla Shoot data shows he has four goals and one assist in five Bundesliga appearances this season, placing him among the Bundesliga's leading scorers. His ability to carry the ball and create from the right flank is a central part of how Kompany's team attacks, and Bayern will need to reorganise their front line for a match against one of the Premier League's form sides. Arsenal sit second in the English top flight, according to our data.
The suspension only applies to UEFA competition, so Olise remains available for Bayern's domestic fixtures. In the Bundesliga, Bayern are third with 11 points from five games, two points behind joint leaders SC Freiburg and Borussia Dortmund, with 16 goals scored and four conceded.
Background: Olise's rise at Bayern
Olise joined Bayern from Crystal Palace in 2024, the same year Kompany arrived as head coach, and quickly became one of the most productive wide players in Germany. The France international is known for his close control, left-footed delivery and willingness to take on defenders, qualities that have made him a key figure in Munich. That is precisely why his loss of composure in Stavanger frustrated his coach: Bayern rely on him for much of their creativity.
Red cards for dissent are among the most avoidable a player can receive, and Kompany's choice of words made clear that he sees this one as a lesson. Whatever the regret Kompany saw in his player's eyes, the immediate sporting cost is already clear.
What's next for Olise and Bayern
Olise will be available for Bayern's upcoming Bundesliga matches, giving him a chance to respond on the pitch before the Arsenal game, which he will watch from the stands. Bayern, meanwhile, must find a way to replace his creativity against a well-organised Arsenal side as they try to climb into the top eight of the league phase. Follow every Bayern fixture and live score on our matches page.