Dayot Upamecano: Bayern Munich condemn racist abuse directed at defender after Lazio defeat
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Dayot Upamecano's late tackle on Gustav Isaksen saw him concede a penalty and be awarded a red card
Bayern Munich have condemned the racist abuse directed at defender Dayot Upamecano after their 1-0 defeat by Lazio in the Champions League last 16.
Upamecano, 25, was sent off in the 67th minute after giving away a penalty, which Ciro Immobile scored for the win.
"FC Bayern strongly condemn the racist comments being directed towards Dayot Upamecano on social media," said a statement on X, external.
"Anyone who comments hateful words such as these is no fan of our club."
The red card means Upamecano will miss the second leg in Munich on 5 March.
Bayern failed to have a shot on target in the first-leg tie, with the defeat increasing the pressure on manager Thomas Tuchel.
They lost 3-0 to Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga on Saturday to fall five points behind Xabi Alonso's side in second and have already been eliminated from the German Cup.