Why are there no Bayern Munich fans at Emirates Stadium? Ban on travelling supporters for Arsenal Champions League match explained

Arsenal will try to reach the semifinals of the UEFA Champions League for the first time in 15 years when they face Bayern Munich.

The Gunners have endured a chastening recent history against the Bavarian giants but they head head into this two-legged clash as many people’s favourites.

Mikel Arteta’s side are top of the Premier League table with seven games remaining, a point ahead of Liverpool and Manchester City in a razor-sharp battle for glory. By contrast, Bayern have fallen 16 points behind Bayer Leverkusen and are on the cusp of ceding control of the Bundesliga for the first time since 2011/12.

Thomas Tuchel’s men at least have the advantage of playing the second leg at home, assuming they are able to stay in contention after 90 minutes at Emirates Stadium.

That task has been made a little tougher by events off the field.

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When German teams play in England, the colour, sound and co-ordination of their away followings is a noticeable part of the spectacle.

However, there will be no Bayern fans in attendance at Arsenal on Tuesday, April 9.

UEFA handed out this punishment after some Bayern supporters threw fireworks onto the pitch during their 3-1 last-16 win over Lazio.

The club had already been given a suspended one-match supporter ban and a €40,000 ($43,465/$34,000) after fans set off fireworks during a 2-1 win away to Copenhagen during this season’s group stage.

This punishment was suspended for two years but triggered by events at the Lazio match.

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Bayern issued a strong warning to fans about the consequences of repeat offending in the wake of the Copenhagen punishment.

“FC Bayern is making an urgent appeal to all Bayern fans