A Bayern Munich fan who attended the team’s 1-0 win over Benfica in the Champions League on Wednesday has passed away.
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Bayern Munich fan passed away
A medical emergency occurred just three minutes into the match.
Bayern fans did not sing or chant during the game out of respect for the person.
The Allianz Arena fell silent after kickoff when it became apparent that a medical emergency required the attention of paramedics and police officers.
The Bayern supporters’ group Club Nr. 12 said its members would “not be supporting as usual today because of an emergency medical intervention. Life comes before sport. We wish the family and friends lots of strength.”
Bayern Munich extends its condolences
Bayern supporters refrained from chanting after the person was carried off on a stretcher, about half an hour later.
Jamal Musiala’s 67th-minute header — set up by Harry Kane — sealed the deal for Bayern to end its two-game losing skid.
The Bavarian club said they received the news after the game that the fan had died while being transported to the hospital.
“A medical emergency in the stands of the Allianz Arena cast a shadow over the game right from the start,” Bayern said in a statement. “Out of consideration, the Südkurve refrained from its usual vociferous support for their team, and the club also reduced its coverage of the match.
“Around an hour after the final whistle, the German record champions received the sad news that the fan had died on the way to hospital. FC Bayern is in mourning side by side with the fan’s relatives.”
Bayern fans celebrated the goal, but the atmosphere remained subdued for the remainder of the match.
“We didn’t know of it during the game, just after it,” Bayern midfielder Konrad Laimer said.
“We wish the family strength and best wishes, we’re thinking of all involved.”
