🔐 UEFA punish Bayern with partial closure of their south stand | OneFootball

Bayern Munich faces a UEFA sanction that will affect their upcoming match in the Champions League. The Disciplinary Committee has confirmed the partial closure of several sections of the Allianz Arena due to the repeated use of pyrotechnics in the south curve during previous matches. This measure, which includes a fine of 50,000 euros, will take effect for the match against Royale Union Saint-Gilloise on January 21.

The sanction, initially suspended, is activated after the incident in the match against Sporting Clube de Portugal on December 9, 2025. The affected sections are from 111 to 114, which forces the club to cancel all tickets in the south curve to avoid technical issues in allocation. Bayern has announced that it will refund the ticket price to those affected, and the cancellations will take place this Friday.

This decision impacts about 9,336 fans who had tickets for blocks 109 to 117. The Bavarian club has explained that it is not possible to cancel only the 4,800 tickets of the sanctioned sections, so they opt for a total cancellation in that area. If tickets are released for the unaffected blocks (109-110 and 115-117), Bayern will inform about the sales process.

The UEFA seeks with these measures to promote safety in European matches, avoiding risks associated with pyrotechnics. The club urges fans to respect the regulations to prevent future penalties.

For the match against Union St. Gilloise, the Allianz Arena will operate with restrictions, which could influence local support. Bayern, the current Bundesliga champion, seeks to maintain their streak in the Champions League despite this setback. 

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