Unjustified roughness. Jackson sent off for brutal foul in Bayer vs Bayern clash

Senegal national team striker Nicolas Jackson found himself at the center of attention during the match between Bayer and Bayern after being shown a straight red card.

The forward was given a chance to impress—he started the game, while Munich's star striker Harry Kane began the match on the bench. However, Jackson’s night was cut short prematurely.

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In the 41st minute, the Senegalese attacker launched a reckless challenge in the midfield against opponent Martin Terrier. After reviewing the VAR footage, the referee didn't hesitate to show Jackson a straight red card, sending him off to the dressing room.

It’s worth noting that at halftime, the score was 1-0 in favor of the Leverkusen club.