UEFA Fines Bayern Munich €90,000 for Fan Conduct in Champions League Quarterfinal vs Real Madrid

The Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) has imposed a fine of €89,625 on FC Bayern Munich for multiple violations during their Champions League quarterfinal second leg against Real Madrid at the Allianz Arena.

The penalty stems from incidents in the closing stages of the match, where Bayern supporters climbed over stadium barriers and onto the pitch perimeter, resulting in physical contact with media personnel.

According to UEFA’s disciplinary decision, the fine breaks down as follows: €40,000 for the intrusion into the operational area that led to journalists being injured; €30,000 for displaying inappropriate messages; €14,000 for blocking public passageways; and €5,625 for throwing objects onto the field.

Police reports confirmed that at least two women and two men sustained injuries when fans pressed against photographers and videographers positioned behind the advertising boards following Bayern’s 4-3 extra-time victory.

Despite the financial penalty, UEFA decided against imposing a partial stadium ban for Bayern’s upcoming Champions League semifinal first leg against Paris Saint-Germain, allowing the German champions to host the match at full capacity.

This leniency comes despite Bayern being under a suspended sentence from December 2025 for repeated pyrotechnic use by fans, which had originally warranted a partial closure of the Südkurve terrace. That sanction was reinstated after a subsequent incident during a match against Sporting CP but was waived specifically for the PSG fixture.

Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund acknowledged the severity of the situation after the Real Madrid match, stating: “It was chaos and we regret it. But it was an extraordinary football night with immense emotions. And then it’s certainly a bit over the top.”

The club remains in contention for a historic treble, having already secured the Bundesliga title, with the DFB-Pokal final and Champions League semifinal still ahead.

As Bayern prepare to face PSG in the semifinal first leg on May 6 at the Allianz Arena, the focus shifts to whether the financial sanction will deter similar behavior in future high-stakes matches.

The next official update on UEFA disciplinary matters is expected following the conclusion of the Champions League semifinal stage.

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