Bayern Fans' Pyro Stunt Lands them in UEFA's Bad Books 💔
Bayern Munich could be subject to partial suspension
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UEFA's not a fan of Bayern's rowdy supporters lighting up the Munich Arena with fireworks. The Champions League giants have been slapped with a hefty fine and potentially stadium seat closures due to their fans' reckless behavior during the match against Leverkusen.
FC Bayern Munich was hit with a €50,000 fine for the miniature riot caused by some overzealous fans, a day after advancing to the Champions League quarter-finals in their domestic showdown with Bayer Leverkusen. There's also a possibility that certain sections (blocks 111 to 114) of the Munich Arena could be restricted for the next European Cup home game, but this penalty is held in abeyance for two years. On top of that, there's another €7,000 fine for obstructing public roads and €4,750 for hurling objects.
The offenses stemmed from the reckless use of pyrotechnics, object tossing, and barricading public passages during the round of 16 first leg against Leverkusen. The sanctions were imposed by the UEFA Control, Ethics, and Disciplinary Body following the spectacle staged by the Bayern fans before the kick-off of the match in Munich last week.
The Bavarians are set to square off against Inter Milan in the Champions League in early April. The quarter-final first leg is scheduled for April 8 or 9 in Munich, with the return leg taking place a week later in the Italian city. The fans will be under the microscope, as they were during the rout against Leverkusen, where Bayern took two commanding victories, winning 3-0 at home and 2-0 away, to secure their spot in the next round. The club's ambition is to make it to the final on May 31, which is set to take place in Munich. They're hoping for a different outcome this time, in contrast to the bitter 2012 "Finale dahoam" defeat.
This isn't the first time Bayern's fans have been threatened with a ban in recent years. Last season, for instance, the team breached a suspended sentence and was deprived of their fans in the away quarter-final against FC Arsenal due to pyro incidents.
UEFA ain't playing with Bayern's fans' fireworks any more. They're slapping them with fines and potentially limiting their stadium access. It's a tough lesson to learn, but here's hoping the fans will tone it down for the sake of their team's success in the highly anticipated Champions League quarter-finals against Inter Milan. 🔥💔🏟️
- The EUFA Control, Ethics, and Disciplinary Body has imposed sanctions on Bayern Munich and their fans due to the reckless use of pyrotechnics and obstructing public roads during a Champions League match against Leverkusen, including a potential restriction of certain sections of the Munich Arena for the next European Cup home game.
- In light of the fans' behavior, the EUFA's sanctions serve as a reminder for the Bayern supporters to tone down their actions in order to ensure a successful quarter-final against Inter Milan, as well as to avoid any potential community aid for the development of the regions that could result from exaggerated fan activities.
- The Bavarian fans' pyro stunt has landed them in trouble with EUFA, not only causing a hefty fine and potential stadium seat closures for their reckless actions, but also potentially setting back the development of the regions due to any future sanctions or community aid being withheld.
