Dayot Upamecano: Bayern Munich defender condemns racist abuse after Lazio defeat

Dayot Upamecano was sent off against Lazio on Wednesday

Dayot Upamecano said "racism has no place anywhere" after the defender was subjected to racist abuse following Bayern Munich's 1-0 defeat by Lazio.

Upamecano, 25, was sent off in the 67th minute of the first leg of Bayern's Champions League last-16 tie, with Ciro Immobile scoring the resulting penalty.

Bayern Munich condemned the racist abuse directed at the centre-back on social media after the fixture.

"2024 and we still have to repeat it," wrote Upamecano on Instagram.

"Making mistakes is part of football. I made one and I apologise to my team-mates and supporters.

"Everything remains possible at home and I believe in my team.

"Criticism is part of football but racism has no place anywhere. When in stadium, or on social media."

Bayern Munich failed to have a shot on target in Rome, with the defeat increasing the pressure on manager Thomas Tuchel, having also lost 3-0 to Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen last Saturday.

The former Chelsea manager criticised Upamecano in his post-match press conference following the defeat at the Stadio Olimpico.

"We did everything we could to fall behind, making errors and losing confidence," said Tuchel. "[There was] no need for Upamecano to go in like that. It's not wild or intentional - but just block the shot."

Bayern trail Bayer Leverkusen by five points in the Bundesliga and have already been eliminated from the German Cup.