Why Mane punched Sane after Bayern Munich loss to Manchester City

Bayern Munich forward Sadio Mane reportedly punched teammate Leroy Sane after their 3-0 loss to Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday.

According to Sky Germany, Leroy Sane's lip was bleeding after the altercation with the Senegalese star.

According to Bild, the cause of the argument was in the 83rd minute when Mane ran into the space for a through ball instead of coming short to receive the ball.

The former Manchester City forward, who was very motivated against his ex-team, got mad and started an argument with Mane. Both had a discussion on the pitch.

The two Bayern forwards had to be separated by their fellow teammates in the dressing room where the altercation took place. The two were before seen to be in an argument during the later stages of the first leg encounter at the Etihad.

After touching down in Munich, Sane took the team bus while Mane was picked up privately with the Bavarians yet to comment on the issue.

Meanwhile, manager Thomas Tuchel admitted they have a huge task ahead if they are to beat City and advance to the semi-final.

"This does not feel like a 3-0, but it is a 3-0, and it is a huge, huge task now to turn this around. We are realistic, but we will not give up," said Tuchel.

"It will not be over until we are in the shower."

Rodri scored a brilliant goal to break the deadlock, and according to Tuchel, if City could score in that manner, then it is evidence of his Bayern Munich’s misfortune.

"If City gets this sort of goal, it gets really, really difficult," added the former Chelsea boss.

"The reaction was great during the first half. In the second half, it was even better. In the period where the goal could give us a huge boost of confidence, the opposite happened."