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Bayern Munich have strongly condemned the racist abuse suffered by central defender Dayot Upamecano following the club's 3-0 Uefa Champions League quarter-final defeat to Manchester City
One of the favourites to win the Champions League, Bayern Munich lost 3-0 to Pep Guardiola's City side on Tuesday evening.
In doing so, their hopes of winning a first Champions League title since 2020 were dealt a huge blow.
Bayern's Upamecano suffers racist abuse
After the game, Bayern defender Dayot Upamecano was heavily criticized for his uninspiring performance for 90 minutes.
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However, certain fans did not stop at criticism as the defender was subjected to racist abuse immediately after the game.
Abusive messages were left underneath a recent post on Upamecano's Instagram account after he made a crucial mistake leading to one of the goals.
Upamecano lost possession before City's second goal on Tuesday. He was dispossessed by Jack Grealish, before Bernardo Silva eventually ended up heading in to make it 2-0.
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Bayern condemn racism against Upamecano
Bayern Munich condemned the racial abuse targeting the defender on social media.
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"All of us at FC Bayern condemn racism in the strongest possible terms! The entire club stands behind you, Upa!"
Bayern are next in action against Hoffenheim this Saturday in the Bundesliga before taking on City in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-final at the Allianz Arena on April 19.
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