Tragic Fan Death Clouds Bayern Munich's Champions League Victory vs Benfica as Crowd Remain Mute

Following past losses, Bayern Munich's close 1-0 triumph against Benfica in a tense UEFA Champions League match on vember 6, 2024 released some relief. Following a well-placed pass from Harry Kane, Jamal Musiala scored crucial goal in 67th minute heing in from close range. With 24 shots and 74% possession, Bayern controlled game; yet, until Musiala intervened, she failed to breach Benfica's tight defence. As Bayern worked to raise ir profile in league after consecutive defeats, game underlined ir fortitude.

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Fan’s death overshows Bayern Munich’s win in Champions League as fans refrain from singing

Bayern Munich is mourning death of a fan who attended team’s 1-0 win over Benfica in Champions League on Wednesday.

Bavarian club said early Thursday morning that it received news that fan h died while being transported to hospital.

Bayern fans did t sing or chant during game out of respect for person. atmosphere in Bayern’s stium was ticeably muted some minutes after kickoff when it became apparent re was a medical emergency requiring attention of paramedics and police officers,

Bayern supporters’ group Club Nr. 12 said its members would “t be supporting as usual today because of an emergency medical intervention. Life comes before sport. We wish family and friends lots of strength.”

Bayern supporters did t resume chanting after person was carried out of block on a stretcher after about half an hour.

Jamal Musiala’s 67th-minute heer – set up by Harry Kane – was eugh for Bayern to end its two-game losing run and claim its second win of league phase.

Bayern fans cheered and celebrated goal, but atmosphere remained muted for rest of match.

“We didn’t kw of it during game, just after it,” Bayern midfielder Konr Laimer said of medical emergency. “We wish family strength and best wishes, we’re thinking of all involved, and we’re hoping for best for individual fan.”

Bayern’s anuncement came later.

(AP)