UEFA probe after photographers injured at Bayern-Real game

TL;DR

UEFA has launched a disciplinary investigation after several photographers were injured when Bayern Munich fans surged over barriers during a Champions League match against Real Madrid. The inquiry will examine crowd disturbances and other related incidents.

Key points

UEFA opened an investigation after photographers were injured.
Bayern Munich fans surged over barriers during the match.
Injured photographers included one with a head laceration.
The investigation will look into crowd disturbances and inappropriate displays.
Bayern Munich will face potential sanctions from UEFA.

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Several media photographers were injured after Bayern Munich fans surged over barriers at the end of Wednesday's Champions League quarter-final with Real Madrid (Karl-Josef HILDENBRAND) (Karl-Josef HILDENBRAND/AFP/AFP) UEFA on Friday opened disciplinary proceedings after several photographers were injured when fans stormed over barriers at the end of Wednesday's quarter-final between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid in Germany. Bayern progressed to the semi-finals, where they will take on holders Paris Saint-Germain, thanks to late goals from Luis Diaz and Michael Olise. Celebrating Bayern fans scaled barriers into a restricted area reserved for pitch-side photographers. A group trampled press photographers in an area between the grandstand and advertising hoardings. One suffered a head laceration and another needed medical attention for back and shoulder injuries. While the club and fan groups have since apologised, European football governing body UEFA on Friday opened an investigation. UEFA will probe the "blocking of public passageways," the "throwing of objects," "crowd disturbances," and the "display of a message inappropriate for a sporting event (anti-UEFA banner)". "UEFA's Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body (CEDB) will address this matter in due course," UEFA said in a statement. It is as yet unclear what sanctions could be levied against the Bavarian giants. Earlier in the competition, Bayern's southern stand was partially closed by UEFA for repeated use of pyrotechnics. tba-dwi/ea

Q&A

What injuries did photographers sustain during the Bayern-Real Madrid game?

Photographers suffered various injuries, including a head laceration and back and shoulder injuries requiring medical attention.

What is UEFA investigating regarding the Bayern Munich match?

UEFA is investigating crowd disturbances, blocking of public passageways, throwing of objects, and the display of an anti-UEFA banner.

What consequences could Bayern Munich face from UEFA's investigation?

The potential sanctions against Bayern Munich are currently unclear, but they could include fines or other disciplinary actions.