Bayern Munich is punished and loses fans away from home in the Champions League

O Bayern Munchen suffered punishment from UEFA and will not be able to count on their fans as visitors during away matches in the quarter-finals of the Champions League. The decision was taken by the entity due to incidents against the Lazio in Italy and the German club will not appeal.

In the first leg of the round of 16, German fans used pyrotechnic devices, something that had already been observed in the group stage of the competition, against Copenhagen in Denmark. Bayern's CEO, Jan-Christian Dreesencommented on the punishment through an official note.

“We have to accept the punishment. Not only were pyrotechnics set off in the stands, but they were also fired onto the pitch, putting passersby in immediate danger. The fact that we now have to give up the support of our fans away from home affects us greatly. A small group did a disservice to all our supporters and the team.”stated the executive.

Bayern Munich cruised past Lazio with a 3-1 aggregate victory in the round of 16. In the quarterfinals, the German team awaits the draw to find out who their next match will be against in their search for the seventh championship of the season. Champions League. The next phase will be played between April 9th ​​and 17th.