A spectator at the Allianz Arena lost his life on the sidelines of the Champions League match between Bayern Munich and Benfica Lisbon, Wednesday November 6. Victim of a medical emergency in the stands, this German spectator had to be resuscitated several times in the stands before being transported to hospital, the Munich club announced to the German press agency SID, a subsidiary of AFP. This is the reason why the match was interrupted. Ultimately this man who was evacuated from the stadium died during his transport to hospital.
On its social networks, Bayern Munich explained that it was in mourning and sent its condolences to the family of this Bavarian supporter.
From the 3rd minute, the ultras of the Munich Südkurve at the Allianz Arena stopped their encouragement while the rescuers intervened in the southeast sector of the stadium.
At the half-hour mark, while the rescuers left the area, the ultras made an announcement on the megaphone, and removed the flags from their emblematic stand.
“Due to an emergency medical intervention, there are currently no cheering chants from Bayern fans”Bayern tweeted during the first half.
The silence continued after the locker room, only the Benfica supporters were audible in the stadium of 75,000 spectators.
“We didn’t know it was because of a medical emergency. It’s absolutely understandable that there was no encouragement. We didn’t celebrate this victory in the locker room.”commented Bayern captain Manuel Neuer in the mixed zone.
“It’s not easy to talk about football. We didn’t celebrate as we normally do for a success”added Munich coach Vincent Kompany at a press conference.
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