The match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich (1-2), played this Tuesday in the Champions League, was marked by Luis Díaz’s brutal tackle on Achraf Hakimi. A foul which led to the expulsion of the Colombian striker before half-time, followed by the exit of the Moroccan right-back, supported by Wílian Pacho and another person.
Images of the action quickly went around the web and sparked a lively controversy. Deemed excessive by many observers, the dangerous gesture of the Bavarian winger could have earned him a different sanction, according to Johan Micoud.
“His desire is not to grab Hakimi’s leg”
The former Girondins de Bordeaux attacking midfielder believes that Hakimi’s injury influenced the referee’s decision.
“I think it’s an attacker’s tackle, a stupid tackle. But his desire is not to grab Hakimi’s leg, it’s to make a stupid tackle. I think VAR is waiting to see if Hakimi’s injury is really real. And if he gets up and leaves again, I don’t think he’ll be red-faced. Because there is no intention to hurt, it’s just a stupid tackle.”he tempered.
And to add: “(…) I’m not sure the action is as violent as that live. There is no impact, it is by falling on his ankle with his buttocks that he hurts”analyzed the consultant of The L’Équipe channel.
