UEFA Penalizes FC Bayern for Fan Misconduct During Champions League Match
The club faces a €61,750 fine and a conditional partial stadium closure after incidents in the Leverkusen match.
- UEFA fined FC Bayern Munich €61,750 for fan misconduct during the Champions League Round of 16 match against Bayer Leverkusen.
- Incidents included the use of fireworks, throwing objects, and blocking public passageways in the stadium.
- The penalty also includes a conditional closure of stadium sections 111 to 114 for one European home match, suspended for two years.
- The UEFA Control, Ethics, and Disciplinary Body issued the punishment following a review of the fan behavior during the match.
- FC Bayern is set to face Inter Milan in the Champions League quarterfinals in early April, with fan conduct expected to be closely monitored.