European Championship semi-final - Semi-final and public viewing in Munich - Olympiastadion zu
After the EM match elimination of the German football national team, it is likely that the public viewing for the half-final between France and Spain at Munich's Olympiastadion will be cancelled. The stadium is expected to remain closed for the game, while the fan zone in Olympiapark should be sufficient for the anticipated crowd, according to a spokesperson for the responsible Munich Education Office. Most fans reportedly had tickets for the game.
The fan zone was already closed more than an hour and a half before kick-off during the previous quarter-final between Germany and Spain - its capacity of 25,000 spectators had been reached. Fans were able to alternate between the Olympiastadion, where an additional 8,000 people could find a place. However, it was also closed due to capacity reasons.
Is the EM mood among Germans dampened?
The situation is expected to be different for today's semi-final match - despite the good weather. Many fans of both teams reportedly have tickets and it remains to be seen how many German fans wanted to watch the game, it was stated. No clashes between the Spaniards and the French are anticipated. The police expect a peaceful and peaceful encounter - the fans of the teams are rather not known for their disturbances.
Approximately 2,000 police officers are expected to be deployed in Munich according to the reports. A significant portion of them around the public viewing area in Olympiapark. Before the kick-off at 21.00 Uhr, the supporters of the teams gather in their designated beer gardens and prepare themselves. The French at Nockherberg, the Spaniards at Augustiner an der Hackerbrucke, as the Education Office spokesperson further explained. For many, the journey continues with Shuttle buses afterwards.
The German national team's journey was already over on Friday: Mikel Merino ended Germany's title dream in the 119th minute with his goal.
The cancellation of the public viewing for the semi-final match between France and Spain in Munich's Olympic Stadium is a possible consequence of Germany's elimination in the EM. Despite the capacity limitations, fans with tickets for the game are expected to gather at the fan zone in Olympiapark. Despite the good weather, the atmosphere amongst Germans might be subdued following their team's exit from the EM. The German national team's dream of winning the title was dashed by Mikel Merino in extra time, ending their journey on Friday. Despite the absence of the German team in the semi-final match, a significant police presence is anticipated around the public viewing area in Olympiapark. The Spanish fans are set to gather at Augustiner an der Hackerbrucke, while the French supporters can be found at Nockherberg before the game.
