Bayern Munich were fined twice after breaking the rules three times during their Champions League match against Arsenal. The Gunners emerged as 3-1 winners at the Emirates, but in addition to losing the match, the German giants were awarded a penalty. UEFA’s Administrative, Ethics and Disciplinary Board (CEDB) has fined Bayern Munich a total of €70,000 (£61,000).
The German giant was charged with “throwing objects, art”. 16(2)(b) DR’, ‘Crowd Disturbance, Art. 16(2)(b)’ 16(2)(h) DR’ and ‘Sending messages unsuitable for sporting events (illegal banners), Art. 16(2)(e) DR’. Before the start of the match there appeared to be some unrest at the Emirates away side and some friction between the fans and the stewards. Police had to intervene to separate a group of agitated Bayern supporters.
This is not the first time Bayern Munich have been sanctioned by UEFA. Fans of the Bayern club were banned from attending the Emirates last season during the Champions League quarter-finals in April.
The club were sanctioned after supporters threw fireworks and projectiles onto the pitch during an away match against Lazio in February 2024.
Bayern received a one-match suspension and a two-year suspended sentence following a similar incident during a group stage match in Copenhagen in October 2023.
Arsenal handed Bayern their first defeat in Europe this season with an impressive 3-1 victory last month. Mikel Arteta’s side took the lead with Julian Timber scoring in the 22nd minute.
Young talent Lennart Carle hit back with an equalizer soon after, but could not stop the North London side from maintaining their perfect record. Second-half strikes from Noni Madueke and Gabriel Martinelli sealed a memorable victory for Arsenal.
However, Bayern midfielder Joshua Kimmich did not admit that Arteta’s side were the strongest he had experienced this season.
Asked whether Arsenal were Bayern’s most challenging opponent this season, he told TNT Sport Brasil: “No, I don’t think so. I think PSG were the toughest opponent, especially with the way they played their football.”
“Arsenal are completely different. They rely on set pieces. They love to play long balls, they love to compete for second balls, it was a completely different game.”
“The game against PSG was more of a football match. Today it was more about the execution and the duels than the football. We deserved the win, but we have to learn from this match.”
