Representatives of all 16 German federal states decided three days ago to allow the presence of spectators at football matches up to 20 percent of the stadium's capacity, but tomorrow's opening of the new season in the Bundesliga will still take place - without an audience.
Around 7.500 spectators were supposed to attend the match between Bayern and Schalke at the "Allianz Arena", but a ban came - by the city authorities of Munich.
The problem is that the number of people infected with the covid-19 virus has increased in Bavaria in recent days.
"The sharp increase in the number of infected people means that we have to think about much more drastic restrictions in public life. I can't let a thousand people into the stadiums at the same time," said Mayor Dieter Ritter.
It is not yet known what will happen with the other matches of the 1st round of the Bundesliga, which will be played on Saturday and Sunday.
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