😱UEFA sanction: Part of Allianz-Arena to close | OneFootball

The fireworks display led by Bayern Munich fans in the Champions League has had severe consequences. UEFA has imposed a drastic sanction following the massive pyrotechnic incidents during the victory against Sporting Lisbon, directly affecting the heart of the Allianz Arena.

Closure of the "Südkurve" and financial penalties

On January 21, Bayern will have to face Union Saint-Gilloise without the support of blocks 111 to 114 of the South Stand (Südkurve). This area, which represents the emotional engine of the stadium, will remain closed by order of UEFA.

In addition to the partial closure, the German club received a fine of 30,000 euros for the use of pyrotechnics and an additional 16,000 euros for blocking aisles during the event. Although the amounts are manageable for the Bavarian giant, the symbolic and sporting impact is profound, especially after having already paid 70,000 euros for previous incidents against Arsenal in November.

Warning of total exclusion

The most concerning for the Bavarian management is the two-year probation sentence. If similar incidents are repeated, UEFA will activate a total ban on access to the entire South Stand for all international home matches.

Bayern's CEO, Jan-Christian Dreesen, described the behavior of these fans as "unacceptable." Dreesen criticized the "selfish interpretation of the law" by a section of the supporters, emphasizing that these actions directly harm the club's competitiveness in Europe.

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