Champions League clash delayed as metro station evacuated after fans light pyrotechnics inside station

BAYERN MUNICH'S Champions League clash against Benfica was delayed due to a problem with the subway system as a separate incident saw a station evacuated.

The German giants were due to take on the visiting Portuguese side at 8pm.

It was announced that the match kick-off had been delayed by 15 minutes due to a signal box malfunction.

However, footage from inside a city centre metro station shared to social media showed chaos erupt before the Odeonsplatz station was evacuated.

It came as apparent Benfica fans lit up pyrotechnics before throwing them towards a train.

A statement from the Bavarian club said: ";Due to the difficulty of many stadium visitors getting to the stadium, kick-off will be delayed by 15 minutes.

"The signal box malfunction has now been resolved."

A follow up statement added: "Due to a signal box malfunction, there are currently delays in the subway traffic towards the stadium/Fröttmaning.

"Stadium visitors are therefore asked to use other means of transport if possible."

Bayern, managed by Vincent Kompany, had just one win from three games and two defeats in the Champions League on their record before the match.

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Meanwhile, Benfica had two wins from three with one defeat.

The game eventually kicked off at the delayed restart time.

Jamal Musiala's second-half strike was enough to separate the teams.