FC Bayern triumphs in their first encounter against Lyon, a victory credited to Díaz's efforts.
In a wet and wild pre-season friendly at the Allianz Arena, Bayern Munich emerged victorious against Olympique Lyon with a 2-1 win. The match, played in front of 34,500 spectators, saw the debut of new signing Luis Díaz, who quickly made his mark on the game.
Michael Olise scored both goals for Bayern Munich, with the first coming from a penalty kick after a foul on Díaz in the penalty area. The second goal arrived in the 62nd minute, with Olise once again finding the back of the net, this time assisted by Díaz.
Díaz, who played as a left striker in the second half, showed his attacking threat with three efforts on goal, including at least one shot saved by the Lyon goalkeeper Remy Dean. One of his key moments was winning a penalty for the team, which Olise successfully converted.
Despite missing three big chances to score himself, Díaz's debut was marked by strong involvement and creating scoring opportunities. Bayern's sporting director Christoph Freund praised Díaz for his freshness, intensity, speed, and team play, noting his dangerous presence in front of goal and expectation for many goals and assists. Former Liverpool teammate Harry Kane and Bayern vice captain Joshua Kimmich also expressed positive impressions of his performance and potential contribution to the team.
Meanwhile, it appears that the departure of Portuguese midfielder João Palhinha from Bayern Munich is imminent. The clubs have reportedly agreed on a deal for Palhinha to be loaned out to Tottenham Hotspur. Palhinha was not part of the Bayern squad for the friendly match against Olympique Lyon, with the Bavarians announcing that he was not involved due to transfer talks. Palhinha's next appearance for Bayern Munich will be in their friendly match against Tottenham Hotspur next Thursday.
Bayern's midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic suffered a fracture of the eye socket in training on Friday and underwent surgery. The length of his absence from the team is unknown. Pavlovic has been out for a prolonged period in the second half of the previous season due to Pfeiffer's glandular fever, and he also missed time in the first half of the season due to a knee injury.
The friendly match was played in the pouring rain, adding an extra layer of challenge to an already exciting encounter. The win for Bayern Munich marks a positive start to their pre-season preparations, with Díaz's impressive debut providing a promising sign for the upcoming season.
- During the second half of the friendly match, Luis Díaz demonstrated his potential in the European leagues by scoring no goals and assisting one, showcasing his threat in attacking plays.
- Amidst the ongoing transfer speculations, it remains unknown if João Palhinha, who was not a part of Bayern Munich's squad for the friendly against Olympique Lyon due to transfer talks, will listen to the radio broadcasts of the Premier League to keep track of the games.
