A controversial moment occurred during the second leg of the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League group stage, where Bayern Munich drew 3-3 away against Viking. After Olise was sent off, Bayern Munich player Laimer was instructed by the referee to leave the field due to a head injury, forcing Bayern Munich to play with 9 against 11 players for two minutes.

In the 80th minute, near the halfway line on the right side, Viking captain Trippier pushed Laimer, causing him to fall. Laimer hit the ground and was instructed by the referee to leave the field.

It then became apparent that during Viking's corner kick, Bayern Munich had only 8 players on the field defending, meaning the team was playing 9 against 11. Laimer could be seen in the distance explaining something to the fourth official.

After successfully clearing the corner kick, Viking continued their attack. Bayern Munich's 8 players had to form two defensive lines until Viking's cross went out of play, stopping the match and finally allowing Laimer to re-enter.

At this point, Bayern Munich had played with 9 players for two minutes.

After the match, Laimer was asked: "You were struck in the head and fell to the ground, but referee Karasev allowed play to continue. You then had to temporarily leave the field, leaving Bayern with just 9 players. What were you told, and how did this happen?"

Laimer replied: "He hit my head with his hand, which clearly should have been a yellow card. Anyway, the referee can make his decisions. But then I was on the ground with a head injury, and I always thought the referee should stop play for a head injury. He asked if I needed medical assistance, and I said no. Then he told me to leave the field. I thought the rule was that I only have to leave if the team doctor comes. Maybe I misunderstood the rule; he can tell me to leave for one minute like that. Did I not pay attention in the rules class? That's my mistake."

According to IFAB's "Protocol for the Handling and Assessment of Suspected Head Injury," if a player on the field causes play to stop due to an actual or suspected injury, they must leave the field for one minute after play resumes before they can return.

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