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UEFA Opens Disciplinary Case After Bayern Fan Incursion Injures Photographers

The outcome could shape crowd limits for Bayern's home semi-final at the Allianz Arena.

Several media photographers were injured after Bayern Munich fans surged over barriers at the end of Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final with Real Madrid

Overview

  • UEFA confirmed it has launched disciplinary proceedings over crowd trouble at Bayern Munich's Champions League quarter-final.
  • Supporters climbed barriers into the pitch-side media zone during stoppage-time celebrations, trapping photographers near the advertising boards.
  • Police said at least four photographers were hurt, and Munich criminal police have opened an investigation into the incident.
  • Potential penalties include a partial stadium closure or activation of a suspended closure of the Südkurve, Bayern's home supporters' section.
  • Sporting director Christoph Freund said the club does not expect a spectator ban and is working with UEFA as any ruling could affect the Paris Saint-Germain semi-final at the Allianz Arena.