FC Bayern triumphed in their initial encounter against Lyon, with Díaz contributing to the victory
Luis Díaz has completed his move from Liverpool to Bayern Munich, officially becoming a part of the German giants on a five-year contract until June 2029. The Colombian international takes the number 14 shirt at Bayern, following a transfer saga that included previous rejected offers and a contract extension impasse [1][2][3][4].
Díaz made his debut for Bayern in a friendly against Olympique Lyon at the Allianz Arena in Munich on Saturday. Despite several good chances, the new striker failed to find the back of the net in his first match for the club [5]. However, he played a pivotal role in setting up the opening goal for Bayern, which was scored by Michael Olise in the 53rd minute [6].
Olise, who scored both goals for Bayern in the match, made it 2:0 in the 62nd minute from the penalty spot. Olympique Lyon's Alejandro Gomes Rodriguez scored a consolation goal for the French side in the 75th minute, reducing the deficit to 2:1 [7].
The match was attended by 34,500 spectators, with the stadium half-full for the friendly encounter [8]. Bayern's performance was impressive, showcasing the potential of their new signing, Luis Díaz.
Meanwhile, Bayern's central defender, Aleksandar Pavlovic, was absent from the match due to an injury sustained in training on Friday. Pavlovic underwent surgery for an orbital fracture, and the extent of his injury and recovery period remain undisclosed [9]. It is worth noting that Pavlovic missed a significant portion of the second half of last season due to Pfeiffer's syndrome and a previous metatarsal fracture [10].
Regarding João Palhinha, there are no recent credible reports or official announcements indicating any transfer or ongoing transfer negotiations involving the player with FC Bayern. Palhinha was not in the squad for Bayern's match against Olympique Lyon, and recent reports suggest that he is set to join Tottenham Hotspur on loan [11][12]. Palhinha's next match against Bayern will be on Thursday, as Tottenham Hotspur are Bayern's next friendly opponents.
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Luis Díaz, the new striker for Bayern Munich, will be aiming to score his first goal for the club in future European-leaguesmatches, especially in the premier-league fixtures, where he could potentially make a significant impact with his goalscoring abilities. Meanwhile, Bayern's central defender, Aleksandar Pavlovic, is expected to miss these upcoming matches due to his injury.
