Bayern Munich’s 2900 fans will add to incredible Celtic Park atmosphere

The Celtic Star

·11 février 2025

Bayern Munich’s 2900 fans will add to incredible Celtic Park atmosphere

Bayern Munich will have 2900 supporters inside Celtic Park for tomorrow’s hotly anticipated Champions League knockout playoff first-leg clash…

Bayern Munich fans wave their scarves and banners Celtic v Bayern Munich, UEFA Champions League, Group B, Celtic Park on 31 October 2017. Photo by Stuart Wallace Shutterstock

With Brendan Rodgers’ side finishing 21st in the newly reformed 36-team format, and Bayern placing themselves 12th following eight rounds of matches, Celtic will play their first-leg tie at home before heading to Bavaria six days later.

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Now, Celtic Supporters Liaison Officer, John Paul Taylor, revealed on ‘X’ that Bayern will have a packed away section tomorrow night, with the travelling Bayern support of 2900 adding to what will be an electric atmosphere in Glasgow’s east end.

A Bayern Munich fan rings a huge cow bell as he celebrates winning 2-1 Celtic v Bayern Munich, UEFA Champions League, Group B, Celtic Park, 31 October 2017. Photo by Stuart Wallace Shutterstock

UEFA rules outline that for European matches, clubs are required to sell at least five percent of their capacity to opposing teams.

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The guidance states: “The visiting association or club must be allocated 5% of the total stadium capacity as tickets for their supporters in a dedicated sector of the stadium.”

Celtic fans Celtic v Bayern Munich, UEFA Champions League, Celtic Park, 31 October 2017. Photo by Stuart Wallace/Shutterstock

“This sector of the stadium must be capable of being segregated from other sectors. The location of away supporters within this sector must be agreed in advance by police and public authorities.”

Meanwhile, Celtic will have supporters inside the Allianz Arena next Tuesday. This comes after UEFA opted against imposing an immediate away ban on the Hoops support following a pyrotechnic being lobbed onto the pitch from the away end at Villa Park in Birmingham two weeks ago when Adam Idah pulled one back for Rodgers’ men.

A Celtic fan and Bayern Munich fan hold their scarves up outside Celtic Park Celtic v Bayern Munich, UEFA Champions League, Celtic Park, 31 October 2017. Photo Stuart Wallace/Shutterstock

It is expected Celtic will receive a minimum of 3750 tickets for the second leg encounter in Munich next week.

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