Fireworks drama as alleged Bayern Munich fans attempt to disrupt Real Madrid
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01 January 2026, Bavaria, Munich: Fireworks rockets light up the sky over the city center on New Year's Eve, where the two towers of the Frauenkirche form the center. Photo: Peter Kneffel/dpa (Photo by Peter Kneffel/picture alliance via Getty Images) As with many Champions League matches, there was some tomfoolery in the streets on the eve of the game. Last night, Real Madrid’s team hotel was the subject of some potential disruptions as a few alleged Bayern Munich fans lit fireworks outside of the building.
Spanish outlet El Chiringuito TV captured the video, which is below: 😯🧨 PETARDOS EN EL HOTEL DEL REAL MADRID. 😳 Fuegos artificiales de madrugada y la seguridad del club busca a los responsables. 📹 MOMENTO CAPTADO por @elchiringuitotv .
pic. twitter. com/kffkkwIdcm — El Chiringuito TV (@elchiringuitotv) April 14, 2026 Sport1 journalists Johannes Behm and Stefan Kumberger captured more detail on what happened: Some Bayern Munich fans were determined to leave no stone unturned in their efforts to give their club the best possible starting position for the Champions League quarter-final second leg against Real Madrid.
On Tuesday night, fireworks were set off near the Real Madrid team’s hotel in Munich – presumably to disturb their sleep. The fireworks originated from the direction of the Olympic Park, which is directly adjacent to Real Madrid’s team hotel, the Leonardo Royal Hotel. This gave the troublemakers a chance to escape quickly.