UEFA Imposes Sanctions on Bayern Munich and Eintracht Frankfurt for Fan Misconduct

UEFA has sanctioned Bundesliga heavyweights Bayern Munich and Eintracht Frankfurt due to fan misconduct during Champions League fixtures. Eintracht Frankfurt must play their next international away game behind closed doors, barring their supporters from attendance. Bayern Munich will face a partial closure of their South Stand for their next home match following fan behavior during a recent Champions League match against Arsenal.

Approximately 90 flares were lit by Bayern’s Ultras in the Südkurve during the match against Lisbon. The fans reportedly aimed to provoke a UEFA stadium ban to serve during a less critical game, planning a fresh start for the knockout stage. The plan backfired when UEFA banned blocks 111-114 in the Südkurve, imposed a €46,000 fine, and placed Bayern under a two-year probation. Any repeat offenses could result in the full closure of the South Stand, denying Bayern the support of their core fans in important games.

Bayern was fined a total of €100,000 for multiple infringements including blocking passageways and throwing objects. Eintracht’s board member Philipp Reschke emphasized the club’s stance: "After three UEFA penalties since 2019, stricter measures must be enforced to change fan behavior."

Bayern’s CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen condemned the actions, stating, "There are rules that must be followed, and that has no place in our stadium." UEFA’s firm response underscores the governing body's zero tolerance on pyro offenses and crowd misconduct to uphold safety and standards during European competitions.