Bayern Munich Takes Legal Action to Defend Fan Dignity; Some Supporters May Miss Work After PSG Match

German club Bayern Munich announced it has filed a legal appeal against a decision issued by the French capital's police, just hours before their UEFA Champions League match against Paris Saint-Germain at the Parc des Princes today (21:00 GMT+1).

The security decision, which angered the Bavarian club, mandated that 15 Bayern fan buses gather at a toll point on the A4 motorway outside Paris. They would then be allowed to proceed to the stadium under police escort from 5:00 PM.

However, the club revealed that the measure also affected buses that had already arrived in Paris. These buses were forced to leave the city and return to the designated point under what the club described as "harsh" conditions. Bayern noted that "the location lacks the most basic services, with only one toilet and no facilities for rest, food, or drink."

The club added that it secured an urgent court hearing this morning to appeal the decision. It confirmed that a written ruling would be issued in the coming hours but noted that there might not be enough time to change the situation before the match.

Bayern confirmed it had received support from Paris Saint-Germain and UEFA in its legal efforts, stressing that it "will not accept the situation as it stands."

The club also explained that post-match travel restrictions would cause additional hardship for fans. Buses would not be allowed to depart until 6 to 7 hours after the final whistle due to regulations concerning driver working hours and driving times. This would force fans to remain in the stadium's surrounding car parks until a late departure time. Bayern deemed this an "absolutely unacceptable situation," noting that many supporters would be unable to attend work the following day.