FC Bayern Protests to UEFA Over Champions League Match in Paris
The Paris Police Prefecture issued a sudden order on Monday regarding the UEFA Champions League match between FC Bayern Munich and Paris Saint-Germain. This directive regulates fan arrival and introduces police measures at Parc des Princes.
FC Bayern Protests to UEFA Over Champions League Match Policies
FC Bayern Munich received notification of this unexpected decision shortly before the game. In response, the club lodged a protest during a UEFA meeting and plans to explore additional legal avenues.
Details of the Police Directive
- All fan buses must gather at a toll station outside the city prior to the match.
- Fans are required to use public transport to reach the stadium.
- After the match, fans must return to their original transport methods.
- The police will escort buses out of the city post-game.
FC Bayern expressed that the abrupt nature of this decision is unacceptable. The club emphasized that all critical information had been transparent for weeks leading up to the match.
Support from Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain has backed FC Bayern in this matter. The German club highlighted that there has been no change in the risk assessment regarding its fans since their last encounter in Paris in 2023.
Impact on Fan Travel
Due to the new regulations, fan buses are expected to leave Paris only in the early morning hours, around 5 AM. This delay is largely due to mandatory driving times set by the authorities.
