ZURICH – Bayern Munich are facing disciplinary action after several fans ran onto the pitch at the Allianz Arena following their 2-1 defeat at home to Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-final first leg on Wednesday.
European soccer governing body UEFA said in a statement that the Bundesliga champions had been charged over a "field invasion" by the fans plus the display of a banner containing a "message of an offensive nature" following the match.
UEFA said the case would be heard on May 31 but did not give further details.
A tough one to take for @FCBayernEN. The hosts dominated, but it's @realmadriden who lead 🔴⚪
Next stop, Madrid 👉 https://t.co/5cizcZOLH0 #FCBRMA1-2 pic.twitter.com/JHEU6Oqjk6
— Bundesliga English (@Bundesliga_EN) April 25, 2018
Two of the fans attempted to take a photograph with Real forward Cristiano Ronaldo before being chased away by stewards.
The Portuguese was unmoved by the incident as video footage showed him scratching his face and grinning.