Overview
- Around 90 flares were lit across Bayern's Südkurve early in the second half against Sporting, filling the Allianz Arena with smoke.
- UEFA has opened a review, with fines and a partial block closure widely anticipated after CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen said a Südkurve exclusion is expected.
- Tabloid reports citing anonymous fan circles claim parts of Bayern’s ultras planned the display to shift any ban onto the January 21 home match against Union Saint-Gilloise.
- Some reports suggest ultras are seeking tickets in other sections to circumvent a potential Südkurve ban, while Bayern’s prior March sanction included a €50,000 fine and a two‑year probation.
- Separate incidents in Barcelona involving Eintracht Frankfurt supporters included thrown cups containing yellow liquid, pyrotechnics and other objects, and mobile footage and reports describe injuries after a loud banger in the Sporting section.