Gelsenkirchen police block Bayern Munich fans from stadium after confrontation

Gelsenkirchen police prevented approximately 500 Bayern Munich supporters from entering the stadium for their match against Schalke 04. Officers cited the groups' attempt to initiate a confrontation with home fans as the primary reason for issuing the exclusion orders. The incident forced the Bayern Munich Ultras to boycott the match, leading to an absence of standard organized chanting and banners within the away end. Vincent Kompany’s squad ultimately finished the match in a goalless draw. The absence of the traveling support created a notable change in the atmosphere at the venue. Police personnel recorded the personal details of the excluded fans before denying them entry to the facility.

• 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Police say Bayern Munich Ultras ‘immediately sought confrontation with the home fans’