Bayern Munich announces the death of a young supporter against Benfica

Bayern Munich's victory against Benfica Lisbon (1-0) in the Champions League took a back seat this Wednesday evening. The Bavarian club unfortunately announced the death of a young supporter who occurred during the match. “ In the Champions League match against Benfica Lisbon, FC Bayern's 1-0 victory was relegated to the background due to a sad event. A medical emergency in the stands of the Allianz Arena overshadowed the match from the start. Out of consideration, Südkurve refrained from the usual noisy support for their team and the club also reduced their coverage of this match. About an hour after the final whistle, the club received the sad news that the supporter had died on the way to hospital. FC Bayern is in mourning alongside its loved ones. »

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From the 3rd minute, the ultras of the Südkurve of the Allianz Arena had interrupted their encouragement during the intervention of the rescuers in the south-east sector of the stadium. At the half-hour mark, while the rescuers left the area, Bavarian ultras made an announcement on the megaphone, before removing the flags from this stand. At the end of the meeting, Manuel Neuer and Vincent Kompany reacted to this tragic event. “ 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 », indicated 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 at a press conference. We extend our deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of this young Bayern Munich supporter.