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This is the first time since joining Bayern Munich. Kim Min-jae (30) was angry at the unusual situation.
German media 'Bavarian Football Works' reported on the 23rd (Korea Standard Time) that "Kim Min-jae was in a big shock due to his exit from the match against Winion Saint-Jillouaz," adding, "His reaction on and off the field was despair itself."
According to the media, Kim Min-jae appealed to the assistant referee with an incredulous expression immediately after being ordered to leave. Kim Min-jae, captured by a local camera, said, "This is not right. I swear to God, this is not a yellow card." Later, as he left the ground, he made a gesture of sorry to his fans, and Munich fans applauded Kim Min-jae with encouragement.
Kim Min-jae's regret continued in an interview with the leading German newspaper Bild after the game. Kim Min-jae said, "I wonder if it was really a red card," but added, "After the game, I apologized directly to each of my teammates in the locker room. I'm so sorry," he said, bending his head down.
Kim Min-jae then said, "I was in good physical condition and I wanted to play longer and show more. What really helped me was the applause of the fans," he said.
Munich defeated Saint-Jilouaz 2-0 at home in the seventh leg of the UEFA Champions League phase in the 2025-2026 season at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.
On this day, Kim Minjae is all To fill Upamecano's injury gap, he was listed on the Champions League starting list for the first time in about four months since the match against Paphos FC in October.
But he was over-motivated. In the 18th minute of the first half, he received the first warning while blocking the opponent near the center line, and in the 18th minute of the second half, he caught the opponent's striker trying to penetrate the space from behind and fell down. This is Kim Min-jae's first official exit since joining Munich.
Munich coach Vincent Kompany is usually thorough in managing warnings, but it was reported that it was difficult to use a replacement card on this day due to Upamecano's absence and injury to the defense line.
Kompany covered his student in a post-match press conference. He said, "Kim Min-jae is an experienced player. "I have won Serie A in Italy and Bundesliga in Germany," he said. "Red cards are common among soccer players. Kim Min-jae defended, "I'm not a 19-year-old player, so I won't be shaken by this."
"Kim Min-jae defended well so that his opponent could not show his skills before leaving." I really helped him a lot economically," he said.
Kim Min-jae's exit put 10 people in a numerical inferiority to fight, but Munich did not falter. In the 7th minute of the second half, Harry Kane scored the first goal with a header and three minutes later, he scored a penalty to break the game.
Munich, which recorded 6 wins and 1 loss (18 points) with the victory, ranked second in the league phase and confirmed its direct advance to the round of 16 regardless of the remaining results against PSV Eindhoven. On the other hand, Kim Min-jae will not be able to play in the next Champions League game due to the suspension.
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