Accordingly, Bayern Munich officially must serve the penalty of playing the next away match in the European arena without home team spectators. This penalty was given on October 16, 2023, but was later postponed for 2 years.

However, due to Bayern Munich fans using flares and throwing objects onto the field during the away match against Lazio on February 14, 2024 in the Champions League, UEFA was forced to make a decision and officially announce it. enforce the sentence against Gray Tiger.

Bayern Munich was forced to comply with a penalty from UEFA. Photo: Getty.

Sharing about the above penalty, Mr. Jan-Christian Dreesen, CEO of Bayern Munich, said: “This is a very harsh decision. We have made an urgent call to those who admire and love each other. request them to refrain from any further bonfire activities. In the current situation, no fans will be able to accompany us to our next away match in Europe.

Bayern Munich will lack an important source of motivation from the fans on the field, the exemplary fans will be severely affected.”

In the first leg of the 1/8 round of the Champions League, Bayern Munich lost at Lazio with a score of 0-1. On March 6, the Gray Tigers will welcome Lazio and this is their opportunity to turn the tables. In this rematch, the German team suffered a big disadvantage without the services of Dayot Upamecano, who was suspended due to receiving a direct red card in the first leg.

In case of a successful comeback against Lazio, Bayern Munich will enter the quarterfinals of the C1 Cup and have to play an away match without a home audience.