Bayern Munich fans throw lighter at PSG star Ousmane Dembele in semi-final
Paris St-Germain forward Ousmane Dembele had a lighter and plastic cups thrown at him by Bayern Munich fans during their Champions League semi-final at the Allianz Arena.
The reigning Ballon d’Or winner was preparing to take a 34th-minute corner when he was targeted by a barrage of objects from the home crowd.
A red cigarette lighter landed near the 28-year-old, forcing him to momentarily step away from the quadrant.
The object did not appear to strike the forward, who calmly retrieved it from the pitch and handed it to referee Joao Pinheiro.
Neuer intervenes to restore calm
The match official immediately jogged to the touchline to pass the lighter to the fourth official.
Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer rushed over to the section of supporters, strongly urging them to stop throwing items onto the playing surface.
The veteran stopper also pointed to his wrist, seemingly warning fans against wasting time while the German side chased the game.
PSG dominant in record-breaking tie
The Parisian outfit were leading 1-0 on the night and 6-4 on aggregate when the unsavoury incident occurred.
The French international had extended their advantage after just three minutes, lashing home a cutback from Georgian winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Bayern pushed relentlessly for an equaliser to reduce the aggregate deficit before half-time, but failed to capitalise on their opportunities.
The first leg in Paris ended in an enthralling 5-4 triumph for the French club, making it the highest-scoring semi-final match in Champions League history.
The eventual winner of this tie will face Arsenal in the final in Budapest later this month, after Mikel Arteta’s side overcame Atletico Madrid.