Bayern Munich’s Champions League win over SL Benfica was unfortunately the sight of tragedy. A medical emergency occurred apparently just three minutes into the match, which had separately been delayed by fifteen minutes.
Via FCBayern.com, the fan who suffered the emergency died on the way to the hospital:
FC Bayern’s 1-0 win over Benfica in the league phase of the Champions League on Wednesday night was overshadowed by sad news as a medical emergency in the crowd at the Allianz Arena clouded the game from the start. Out of respect, the Südkurve refrained from their usual vocal support of the team, and the club also reduced its coverage of the match.
Around an hour after the game ended, the club received the sad news that the fan had passed away en route to the hospital. FC Bayern is in mourning alongside their relatives.
A somber reminder that life is as fragile as it is precious. All of our thoughts are with this member of the FC Bayern family, and the loved ones they have left behind. Rest in peace.
