Pyro trouble
Bayern bosses attack their own fans
December 9, 2025 – 11:20 p.mReading time: 2 minutes
The supporters of the German record champions are negative in the game against Sporting. Those responsible at Munich made clear statements after the game – and feared a penalty.
Bayern Munich’s CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen expects harsh consequences from the European Football Union after the massive burning of pyrotechnics in the Champions League victory against Sporting Lisbon. “It’s clear what UEFA’s sanction will be. There will be a partial exclusion of fans in the south curve,” said Dreesen after the 3-1 home game.
At the beginning of the second half of the game, Bengalos were ignited and burned across the entire width of the fan curve in the Allianz Arena, and the fog of pyrotechnics temporarily covered the lawn. “Of course I don’t think that’s a good thing. The weather conditions left this smoke and fog in the stadium. I was worried that the game might be canceled because of the visibility. That’s simply not acceptable,” said Dreesen, criticizing the behavior of the Bayern supporters.
This time UEFA could no longer just respond with a fine. Dreesen recalled “a clear threat of sanctions” from the umbrella organization because of similar incidents. The Bayern boss didn’t know how the fireworks got into the stadium despite controls: “There are obviously enough creative ways to do it again and again.”
Bayern’s sports director Max Eberl also made it clear: “I’m excited to see what happens”; said the 52-year-old after the game in the mixed zone about possible sanctions by UEFA. “You have a bit of your own fate in your hands, and if you do pyrotechnics and are on probation, then there can be consequences.”