Bayern Munich’s 1-0 victory over Benfica Lisbon in the Champions League took a back seat on Wednesday evening. The Bavarian club has sadly announced the death of a young fan during the match. “In the Champions League match against Benfica Lisbon, FC Bayern’s 1-0 victory was overshadowed by a sad event.
A medical emergency in the stands of the Allianz Arena overshadowed the match from the start. Out of consideration, the Südkurve refrained from its usual loud support for its team and the club also reduced its coverage of the match. About an hour after the final whistle, the club received the sad news that the fan had died on the way to hospital. FC Bayern is in mourning alongside his loved ones. »
In the 3rd minute, the ultras of the Südkurve of the Allianz Arena had stopped their encouragement when the emergency workers intervened in the south-east sector of the stadium. Half an hour into the game, when the emergency workers left the sector, Bavarian ultras made an announcement on the megaphone, before removing the flags from this stand.
At the end of the match, Manuel Neuer and Vincent Kompany reacted to this tragic event. “We didn’t know it was because of a medical emergency. It’s completely understandable that there was no encouragement. We didn’t celebrate this victory in the locker room,” said the German goalkeeper in the mixed zone. “It’s not easy to talk about football. We didn’t celebrate as we normally do for a success,” added the Bavarian coach in a press conference. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of this young Bayern Munich supporter.
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