Kick-Off Delay in Bayern Munich vs. Benfica Champions League Match Explained
The start time of Bayern Munich vs. Benfica’s Champions League match was pushed back from 8:00 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. due to a 15-minute delay. A signal box issue in Munich’s subway system caused this postponement, notably affecting trains heading to Fröttmaning, the station closest to the Allianz Arena.
Fans traveling to the stadium experienced delays as a result of the major disruptions in metro services caused by the technical issue. The scenario was made worse by reports that some Benfica supporters set off pyrotechnics inside a metro station, which increased tensions and added to the general chaos.
Safety Procedures and the Resumption of Play
To protect the public, officials responded to these incidents by evacuating the impacted metro station. The match started at the rescheduled time without any more problems when the situation was under control and transportation services were restored.
