Arsenal fans take turns punching a Bayern Munich supporter who had infiltrated the Emirates amid their Champions League ban.
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Thug Arsenal fans took turns hitting a supposed Bayern Munich infiltrator during their 2-2 Champions League draw on Tuesday night.
A handful of fans landed blows on the man while most of those nearby paid little attention – before some began chanting “Arsenal, Arsenal”.
Bayern fans were banned from attending the match after throwing fireworks at Lazio’s ground during the round of 16.
The stewards quickly resolved the situation – which had only been caused by a few rowdy individuals – and removed the man.
Arsenal drew 2-2 with Bayern Munich as goals from Bukayo Saka and Leandro Trossard were not enough to better the efforts of Serge Gnabry and Harry Kane.
Arsenal fans took turns hitting a Bayern Munich supporter who had infiltrated the Emirates.
Fans complained about Bayern Munich supporters entering the Emirates East Stand
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The club insisted it would ban any season ticket holders or members selling tickets to away supporters.
Bayern were allocated 180 tickets for a delegation of friends and family, with 20 senior club officials in the directors’ box.
However, tweets from supporters complained that Die Roten supporters had ended up in the East Stand.
“Really upset to be next to a group of Bayern fans in the East Stand. I don’t know what kind of Arsenal fan sells their ticket to a Bayern fan, it made the atmosphere angry and distracted fans from the task at hand,” one supporter wrote.
Another wrote: “I was disappointed (but not surprised) to see so many Bayern fans in the Upper East stand. An area of the field that always seems invaded by touts. Arsenal need to do more about this, a persistent problem.
Another tweet, apparently from an Arsenal fan, called on Bayern fans to come forward and buy them a ticket.
Several supporters online claimed that Bayern supporters even managed to raise a banner in the 80th minute.
Arsenal were left with work to do after struggling to capitalize on their chances.
Coming in, Arsenal were favorites against their old foes due to their dominant form and Bayern’s domestic woes. Thomas Tuchel’s men had lost their last two league matches, the last 3-2 against modest Heidenheim after leading 2-0.
A Gunners fan appeared to be offering Bayern Munich supporters tickets to the match.
Arsenal have threatened to ban fans who sell their tickets to Bayern Munich fans.
UEFA has banned Bayern from taking an away contingent to the Champions League match after they launched fireworks at Lazio’s pitch.
Pyrotechnic incidents at Copenhagen and Lazio saw Bayern suspended for one match
However, despite Saka’s early goal, Mikel Arteta’s men were unable to put the game to bed.
Ben White missed a golden opportunity and Arsenal were duly punished, with former Gunners star Gnabry equalizing on the clock and Kane converting a penalty.
The hosts had the better of possession and more chances, and Trossard restored parity after 76 minutes, but they travel to Germany next week with the tie on the line.
