Firestorm brewing at Bayern Munich over fan behavior, safety measures
FC Bayern could be in some hot water.
MUNICH, GERMANY - APRIL 15: Michael Olise of FC Bayern München celebrates his 4-3 goal with teammates and fans during the UEFA Champions League 2025/26 Quarter-Final Second Leg match between FC Bayern München and Real Madrid CF at Football Arena Munich on April 15, 2026 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by EyesWideOpen/Getty Images) | Getty Images The jubilation felt by Bayern Munich fans following the Wednesday victory over Real Madrid in the Champions League saw a lot of positive reactions, along with some others that resulted in injury. It was not just those situations that drew ire, though.
Some of the signage in the area caught UEFA’s attention and overall fan behavior was deemed disruptive. Now, the organization is launching disciplinary proceedings against Bayern Munich: UEFA has launched disciplinary proceedings against FC Bayern over four different allegations in connection with the match against Real Madrid at Allianz Arena UEFA accuses Bayern of "disruption by spectators", in addition to "blocking public paths", "throwing objects" and… pic. twitter.
com/EvJCAhTvIa — Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) April 17, 2026 UEFA has launched disciplinary proceedings against FC Bayern over four different allegations in connection with the match against Real Madrid at Allianz Arena UEFA accuses Bayern of “disruption by spectators”, in addition to “blocking public paths”, “throwing objects” and “transmitting a message inappropriate for a sporting event (anti-UEFA banner)”. The situation heightened as Association of German Sports Journalists (VDS) have raised an issue with Bayern Munich and UEFA over the safety measures in place (or not in place), which left two photographers injured (via @iMiaSanMia ): The Association of German Sports Journalists (VDS) sent an urgent letter to FC Bayern and UEFA, demanding a full investigation and improved safety measures for staff at the stadium after two photographers were crushed against the advertising boards and injured by the celebrating Ultras who jumped from the stands on Wednesday night. The Munich police has opened an investigation against the Ultras, while UEFA is currently investigating FC Bayern.
Bayern are already on a two-year probation by UEFA, which means another offense results in a fan ban. Nevertheless, the club is optimistic and hoping that the photographer case will be dealt with separately and not mixed up with the previous pyro offenses of the Ultras. Bayern Munich sporting director Christoph Freund addressed thew matter at the press conference ahead of Bayern Munich’s game against VfB Stuttgart on Sunday.