It wasn't just in Munich and Madrid that FC Bayern could be certain of the support of their own fans during the two semi-finals of this year's Champions League campaign. Numerous supporters around the globe also cheered on the side in the clashes and kept their fingers crossed for the players despite what was in some cases a huge time difference. Fan groups around the globe organised watch parties to experience the high-calibre semi-final matches between FC Bayern and Real Madrid together - true to the motto: "FC Bayern is everywhere".
Fans in New York also cheered on FC Bayern.
Video messages from fans around the world
Fan clubs from Peru, Mexico, the USA and China sent video messages to Munich that conveyed an impression of the atmosphere at the various venues and showed the deep bond between the international fan community and FC Bayern. Check out our compilation of these special recordings here:
Despite a strong performance, the Bavarians were unable to progress against Real. A place in the final at Wembley was within their grasp in the second leg at the Estadio Santiago Bernabéu, and it took two late goals from Madrid right at the end of the game to seal a 2-1 defeat. The disappointment was written all over the players' faces afterwards - but they had nothing to be ashamed of. Bayern had given their all, but it just wasn't meant to be.
Thank you to the fans in the stadium and around the world
This was also recognised by the fans, who had given FCB their unconditional support throughout the campaign. Following the final whistle in Madrid, Bayern thanked their supporters in the stadium. The team's applause was not just for the fans who had travelled with them - it was representative of the huge support FC Bayern had received globally during their Champions League journey.
Watch the free highlights of the game in Madrid here:
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