Bayern Munich's Dutch midfielder Arjen Robben (C) is tackled by Arsenal's Colombian goalkeeper David Ospina during the UEFA Champions League last 16 second leg football match between Arsenal and Bayern Munich at The Emirates Stadium in London on March 7, 2017. / AFP PHOTO / Ben STANSALL
European football’s governing body had opened disciplinary proceedings the day after the game which was held up by toilet paper thrown on the pitch and a fan who ran onto the playing surface.
Arsenal have been fined €5,000 ($5,400) for a “field invasion” during the match, while Bayern must pay €3,000 ($3,240) for the throwing of objects by their fans.
“The charges against Arsenal FC were related to the field invasions by supporters,” UEFA said in a statement.
“The charges against FC Bayern Munich were related to the throwing of objects.”
Before the last-16 game at the Emirates, in which the English side were thrashed 5-1 to lose 10-2 on aggregate, fans of the German giants held up a banner reading, “Without fans football is not worth a penny,” in protest at the cost of ticket prices.
In the early stages of the game they threw a toilet roll onto the pitch causing the game to be briefly delayed.
Towards the end, there was another hold-up when a supporter evaded stewards to run onto the playing area.
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