"The ultras know that the Bavarians' next home game is against Belgian side Union Saint-Gilloise on January 21, which they feel is a low stakes game (or a game that Bayern can easily win) and that effects of their absence will be negligible. The ban will almost certainly apply to that match so by serving the stadium closure there, they believe that the ban will be reset by the knockout rounds so that they can continue to support Bayern like they always do."
"That basically guarantees a punishment, but it was apparently intentional. The situation of the club and ultras with UEFA is precarious, because the governing body warned that there will be repercussions following a pyro show during the home leg against Bayer Leverkusen in the Round of 16 of last season's campaign. In this case, a partial stadium closure should there be another offence within two years of that match."
Ultras in Bayern Munich's Südkurve ignited flares early in the second half against Sporting CP, an act that guarantees UEFA punishment. UEFA previously warned of repercussions and threatened a partial stadium closure after a pyro show during the home leg against Bayer Leverkusen in last season's Round of 16. The ultras expect the next home match, against Union Saint-Gilloise on January 21, to be low-stakes and intend to serve any likely closure there. Blocks 114 and 115 will be cleared for that match, with leaders organizing ticket purchases in unaffected sections to retain support for higher-profile games.
Read at Bavarian Football Works
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