This article contains adult content that may be inappropriate for minors. Please confirm that you are 18 years or older to continue. This article contains images or details that some readers may find disturbing. Reader discretion is advised. Michael Olise and Joshua Kimmich, players for Bayern, may face heavy penalties from UEFA after they forced yellow cards during the 6-1 thrashing of Atalanta in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League Round of 16. During the emphatic victory in Bergamo, the Frenchman, who already had two yellow cards in the competition and was at risk of suspension, deliberately sought to be cautioned—taking too long to take a corner kick in the 77th minute, ignoring the referee's warnings, and ultimately receiving a yellow card. The same happened with the German international, who deliberately delayed taking a free kick in the 83rd minute, which earned him a yellow card. Both players will serve their suspensions in the second leg at the Allianz Arena—a match of minimal difficulty given the advantage in the tie (6-1)—clearing their disciplinary records, allowing them to advance to the quarter-finals of the competition without the risk of suspension. However, their actions may lead to repercussions, as UEFA's disciplinary regulations impose harsher sanctions on players who intentionally seek to be cautioned with a yellow card to choose when they serve their suspension. There have been past cases, such as those of Sergio Ramos and Dani Carvajal. If they confirm their progression to the next stage, the German team will face the winner of the tie between Real Madrid and Manchester City.
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