FC Bayern clinches victory in Díaz's first game against Lyon
Bayern Munich Secure Friendly Win Against Olympique Lyon, Luis Díaz Shines
In a wet and somewhat sparsely attended Allianz Arena on August 2, 2025, Bayern Munich claimed a 2-1 victory over Olympique Lyon in a friendly match. The highlight of the game was the performance of Luis Díaz, who made his debut for the German giants and left an indelible impression.
Díaz, a left-wing dynamo, was instrumental in setting up the opening goal and converting a penalty after a foul on teammate Díaz in the penalty area (53rd minute). Despite missing three clear chances to score himself, his energetic displays and relentless pressure on the Lyon defence excited Bayern fans [3][5].
The second goal of the match came from Michael Olise, who scored both goals for Bayern on the day (53rd and 62nd minutes). Alejandro Gomes Rodriguez managed to reduce the deficit for Olympique Lyon, but it was not enough to prevent a Bayern victory.
Meanwhile, news of João Palhinha's departure from Bayern Munich continues to dominate headlines. The Portuguese midfielder, who struggled for regular playing time since his arrival in 2024, is set to return to England on loan to Tottenham Hotspur [2]. The details of the loan agreement, such as duration and financial aspects, have yet to be disclosed.
Bayern's sporting director confirmed the imminent departure of Palhinha, who did not feature in the squad for the match against Lyon due to ongoing transfer talks. Vincent Kompany, the Bayern coach, deployed Díaz as a left striker in the second half of the match.
The injury news is not all positive, however, as defender Aleksandar Pavlovic sustained a fracture of the eye socket in training and had to undergo surgery. The length of his absence is currently unknown. Last season, Pavlovic missed several games due to Pfeiffer's glandular fever after a metatarsal fracture in the first half of the season.
With the next friendly opponents being Tottenham Hotspur, scheduled for next Thursday, Bayern Munich will be looking to build on this victory and continue their preparations for the upcoming 2025/26 season.
Fans eagerly anticipate hearing about Díaz's performances on the European-leagues radio coverage, given his impressive debut against Olympique Lyon in the friendly match, where he scored a penalty after a foul and assisted the first goal. The upcoming friendly against Tottenham Hotspur will provides an opportunity for Bayern Munich's supporters to witness more of the Premier-league transfers in action, such as the loan signing of João Palhinha, who has had a challenging time at the club.
