Heading to the Allianz Arena, the Second Leg of the UEFA Champions League Semi-Finals Begins!

April 30.

Allianz Arena, the home ground of Bundesliga powerhouse Bayern Munich, had long been drowned in a sea of red.

The UEFA Champions League semifinal second leg, a do-or-die battle, kicked off here.

Their 1-3 defeat in the first leg had pushed Bayern into a corner.

Back at the Allianz Arena, they had no way out. Only an all-out attack gave them any chance of turning the tie around.

Before the match, all of Munich had fallen into a frenzy of football fever.

On the streets, fans wearing Bayern's red shirts could be seen everywhere.

The beer gardens were packed, with everyone raising their steins and shouting Bayern chants.

On Metro Line 6, a steady stream of fans headed toward the Allianz Arena.

Inside the carriages, red jerseys blended together as cheers rose and fell in waves.

More than two hours before kickoff, the area outside the Allianz Arena was already packed to the brim.

Bayern fans waved team flags, their faces covered in team stickers.

Their eyes were filled with determination. They believed the Star of the South could create a miracle at home.

The visiting Arsenal fans, though few in number, showed no sign of backing down.

Inside the Allianz Arena, more than seventy thousand fans had poured into the stadium.

Flags fluttered and scarves whirled, immersing the entire stadium in feverish passion.

Bayern fans kept chanting without pause.

Cries of "Yabba Dabba Doo!" echoed throughout the stadium—the signature chant of Bayern supporters.

They wanted to use that passion to give their team strength and help them complete the comeback.

In the players' tunnel, both teams were ready to take the field.

The Bayern players wore grim expressions, their eyes filled with the resolve of a last stand.

Veterans like Lahm, Müller, and Ribery bore the burden