Celtic supporters are anxiously awaiting confirmation whether they will be allowed to attend the Champions League play-off tie against Bayern Munich. A report suggests the disciplinary appeal hearing concerning pyrotechnics used by fans will occur after the return leg, potentially barring their attendance at the Allianz Arena. However, Celtic sources maintain that information remains unclear and supporters should await official club announcements.
Celtic fans are facing an anxious wait to determine if they will be permitted to travel to Bayern Munich for the Champions League play-off tie, despite reports suggesting the disciplinary appeals hearing will occur after the second leg. The Daily Telegraph claimed that the UEFA Appeals Body failed to address Celtic 's case on Wednesday and that the hearing wouldn't take place until after Celtic 's match in Germany.
However, sources close to Celtic have informed Record Sport that they believe this information to be inaccurate and encourage supporters to await official updates directly from the club.Celtic finds itself in hot water due to its fans' use of pyrotechnics during their Champions League encounter against English Premier League side Aston Villa at Villa Park. The Telegraph reported that 'a decision on whether to impose a one-game ban on the Scottish champions selling tickets to their away supporters in UEFA competitions will not be made in time for any punishment to be activated for the play-off round second leg.' Despite this, Celtic officials anticipate the hearing and while a specific date remains unconfirmed, Record Sport understands that the UEFA Appeals Body is scheduled to convene again on Friday and then Monday. Celtic issued a statement asserting, 'Celtic Football Club has not as yet been informed of any timescale with regards to a decision being made on away tickets.' Celtic will host the German giants at Parkhead on Wednesday, with the return leg taking place in Bavaria the following Tuesday. The club has received numerous warnings and fines for supporter misconduct at Champions League matches, including the display of political banners and pyrotechnics. Following their supporters' disregard for previous pyro warnings and the subsequent flare-ups in Dortmund, where Celtic was thrashed 7-1 by BVB, the Hoops were issued a two-year suspended ban and a €20,000 fine. Club officials implored fans to heed the governing body's warnings, but their pleas were ignored, and pyrotechnics continued to be displayed as Celtic traveled to Aston Villa last week, resulting in a 4-2 defeat against Unai Emery's team. Brendan Rodgers' side had already secured their playoff berth and were drawn against Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich last Friday. If the hearing transpires after their trip to Germany, Celtic will still face repercussions, but any potential punishment wouldn't take effect until the last-16 stage, should they progress past the Germans, or for next season's Champions League play-off round
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