Fan’s death casts a shadow over Bayern’s Champions League win as fans refrain from singing

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

Early on Thursday morning, the Bavarian club said it had received news that the fan had died while being transported to hospital.

Bayern fans did not sing or chant during the game out of respect for the individual. The atmosphere in Bayern’s stadium became noticeably subdued a few minutes into the match as it became apparent that there was a medical emergency requiring the attention of paramedics and police officers.

Bayern fans group Club Nr. 12 said its members “will not be supporting as usual today due to a medical emergency.” Life is more important than sports. We wish the family and friends much strength.”

Bayern fans did not resume their chants after a man was carried out of the area on a stretcher about half an hour later.

Jamal Musiala’s 67th-minute header from Harry Kane was enough for Bayern to end a two-game losing streak and claim their second league win.

Bayern fans applauded and celebrated the goal, but the atmosphere remained subdued for the rest of the match.

“We didn’t know about it during the game, immediately after it,” Bayern midfielder Konrad Laimer said of the medical emergency. “We send our best wishes to the family, our thoughts go out to everyone involved and we hope for the best for the individual fan.”

Bayern’s statement came later.

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