Union Berlin Manager Nenad Bjelica Sent Off For Violent Conduct After Hitting Bayern Munich's Leroy Sane

Union Berlin manager Nenad Bjelica was shown a straight red card during his team's Bundesliga game against Bayern Munich after hitting Leroy Sane in the face.

Union Berlin manager Nenad Bjelica was shown a straight red card during his team's Bundesliga game against Bayern Munich on Wednesday.

Bjelica, 52, was dismissed in the 73rd minute after hitting Bayern winger Leroy Sane in the face with his right hand.

The ugly incident occurred after Bjelica had caught the ball near his dugout.

Sane tried to grab the ball from Bjelica, who reacted by pushing his hand into the player's cheek and neck.

Former Manchester City star Sane then shoved Bjelica in his chest, earning a yellow card.

Union Berlin manager Nenad Bjelica pictured (left) pushing his right hand into the face of Bayern Munich winger Leroy Sane during a Bundesliga game on Wednesday :: IMAGO/Revierfoto

Nenad Bjelica vs Sane 😳pic.twitter.com/q5mpF5QgXl

— BuckarooBanzai (@Buckarobanza) January 24, 2024

Perdeu a cabeça o Nenad Bjelica! 🤯

O técnico do Union Berlin foi expulso após dar um tapa na cara do Leroy Sané! Que isso, amigo?

📲 https://t.co/vBA5f0STFT | @FCBayern 1x0 @fcunion pic.twitter.com/CW7LQOJOqe

— Canal GOAT (@CanalGOATBR) January 24, 2024

Bayern won the game 1-0 thanks to a goal from Raphael Guerreiro 30 seconds after half-time.

Eric Dier made his Bayern debut as a second-half substitute before fellow Englishman Harry Kane had a goal disallowed by the VAR for offside.

Bayern's victory saw Thomas Tuchel's side move to within four points of Bundesliga leaders Bayer Leverkusen.

Union Berlin remain in 15th place, just above the relegation zone.