Scandal after defeat against Manchester City? Sadio Mané allegedly attacked Leroy Sané

After the game against Manchester City, there was apparently a scandal within the Bayern team. As several media reports, there was allegedly a physical altercation between two Bayern players in the catacombs of Etihad Stadium. The Picturenewspaper first reported on the incident.

According to the report, Sadio Mané attacked his team-mate Leroy Sané and slapped him in the face after losing 3-0 in the first leg of the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

The trigger for the dispute is said to have been the scene in the 83rd minute when Sané complained to the new summer signing (32 million euros, Liverpool FC). Mané had decided to run in depth and was therefore not playable as requested by the national player. The two wingers then had a discussion on the pitch.

Loud Picture the two brawlers continued their discussion in the FC Bayern dressing room. Mané complained about Sané’s language and then hit him on the lip. This is now visibly swollen.

The conflict only resolved when teammates intervened. To calm the situation, Sané even left the cabin afterwards. As the Picture speculated, Mané could face a fine.

There has not yet been a statement from FC Bayern about the alleged incident.