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UEFA Declines Probe Into Bayern’s Kimmich and Olise Over Time-Wasting Bookings

The ruling leaves only one-match bans, keeping both players eligible for a potential quarterfinal.

Overview

  • UEFA reviewed the incidents from Bayern’s match in Bergamo but found insufficient evidence to open disciplinary cases.
  • Joshua Kimmich and Michael Olise will serve only the automatic suspension for yellow-card accumulation in next week’s return leg against Atalanta.
  • Both players were cautioned for time-wasting late in the first game, which sparked scrutiny of their intentions.
  • Some observers alleged the bookings were tactical to clear cards before a possible tie with Manchester City or Real Madrid, a claim Kimmich denied.
  • While UEFA has extended bans for intentional bookings in past cases such as Sergio Ramos in 2019, no additional punishment will be applied here.