Altercation leads to Mane punching Sane in the mouth
Bayern Munich’s Champions League quarter-final defeat to Manchester City on Tuesday was marred by a physical altercation between teammates Sadio Mane and Leroy Sane in the dressing room. According to reports, Mane was upset with Sane’s behaviour during the game and confronted him after the match. The argument escalated, with Mane punching Sane in the mouth, causing a split lip.
The pair had already appeared to argue during the game, with the tension continuing in the dressing room. Bayern players reportedly had to separate the two teammates. Mane has struggled to make an impact at Bayern since his transfer from Liverpool last summer, while Sane started the match against his former club, whom he left in 2020 to join the German giants.
The incident has sparked concern among fans and the media, with many questioning the impact it will have on the team’s performance going forward. Bayern are yet to comment on the altercation, and it remains to be seen how they will handle the situation.
The defeat to Manchester City leaves Thomas Tuchel’s men with a difficult task to overcome in the second leg of the quarter-final tie. Despite a strong start to the game, Bayern were unable to capitalize on their chances, with Manchester City dominating the second half and securing a 3-0 victory.
The tension between Mane and Sane has added another layer of drama to an already intense quarter-final tie. Fans will be eagerly awaiting Bayern’s response to the incident, and whether it will impact their performance in the remainder of the Champions League.
