Concern for spectators - Snow chaos in the south: Bayern game against Union canceled
Due to the weather chaos in southern Germany, FC Bayern Munich's Bundesliga home match against 1. FC Union Berlin this Saturday (3:30 pm) has been canceled. This was announced by the German soccer champions on Saturday morning. "The reason is the extreme snowfall last evening and last night, an end is only forecast for Saturday evening. Even if it had been possible to get the pitch at the Allianz Arena into a condition that would have allowed the match to be played by the afternoon, safety risks and the traffic situation made a cancellation unavoidable," the statement read.
Roof avalanches in the Allianz Arena would represent an incalculable risk for spectators. In addition, access to the arena is hardly possible. "The Munich police recommend not leaving the buildings. Under these conditions, it cannot be guaranteed that the law enforcement and security personnel required to hold the match will be able to enter the Allianz Arena," the statement continued. It remains to be seen when the match will be rescheduled.
"We are very sorry that we have to cancel the match, but the safety of our fans and the supporters of Union Berlin has absolute priority. In addition, access to the Allianz Arena is not guaranteed due to numerous road closures and various public transport disruptions. We will inform you about a possible new date as soon as possible," said Bayern's CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen.
Snow and ice have a firm grip on the south
Snow and ice caused traffic chaos in the south on Saturday morning. Flight operations at Munich Airport were temporarily suspended until 12 noon due to heavy snowfall, according to a spokesperson on Saturday morning. So far, around 320 of the 760 flights scheduled for today have been canceled.
Numerous railroad lines around the state capital of Munich had to be closed on Saturday night, according to Deutsche Bahn (DB). Train services to and from Munich Central Station were temporarily suspended. Passengers in Ulm and Munich had to spend the night on trains.
The weather chaos at Munich airport also affected the travel plans of national coach Julian Nagelsmann for the draw for the European Championship preliminary round in Hamburg. The gala in the Elbphilharmonie begins at 6 p.m. (RTL, ZDF and Magenta TV); according to the German Football Association, the national coach should arrive on time.
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- Despite the cancellation of FC Bayern Munich's match against 1. FC Union Berlin due to the severe snow conditions in Munich, FC Bayern's CEO, Jan-Christian Dreesen, expressed regret for the inconvenience, prioritizing the safety of fans.
- The snow and ice have led to significant traffic chaos in Munich, resulting in numerous road closures and disruptions in public transportation, making access to the Allianz Arena uncertain.
- Munich Airport has been affected by the weather conditions, with around 320 out of 760 scheduled flights for Saturday being canceled due to heavy snowfall, temporarily suspending flight operations until 12 noon.
- Deutsche Bahn (DB) had to close numerous railroad lines around Munich on Saturday night, causing temporary suspensions to train services to and from Munich Central Station. Passengers in Ulm and Munich were stranded on trains.
- The extreme weather conditions in Munich also impacted the travel plans of national coach Julian Nagelsmann for the European Championship preliminary round draw in Hamburg. Despite the challenges, the German Football Association assured that Nagelsmann would arrive for the gala on time.
Source: www.stern.de
