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UEFA fines Bayern Munich over fans invasion, pitch-side incidents

The UEFA has fined Bayern Munich for violations during their Champions League match against Real Madrid, including blocking corridors, throwing objects, improper messages, and pitch-side incidents.

Earlier in April, Bayern scored twice in the final moments of the last-eight second leg at their Allianz Arena home to seal their spot in the semi-finals.

A group of fans from the Bayern ultras section climbed over barriers while celebrating, trampling pitch-side photographers.

One photographer reported a concussion while another suffered a head laceration, with others also needing medical treatment.

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The governing body fined Bayern a total of 89,625 euros ($104,700), breaking the penalty down into 40,000 euros for spectator disturbances, 30,000 for a fan banner critical of UEFA, 14,000 euros for blocking aisles and 5,625 euros for throwing objects.

Despite the threat of a fan lockout for the second semi-final leg against Paris Saint-Germain, Bayern were confident of a full house.

“We expect to be able to celebrate a football festival with a full stadium against Paris,” sporting director Christoph Freund said prior to UEFA’s decision.

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