[Saba Sports News] According to German media reports, ultra fans of 1860 Munich unfurled banners during the 3. Liga match against Ingolstadt to mock local rivals Bayern Munich for their elimination from the Champions League. Bayern Munich had previously been knocked out by Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League semi-finals. On the West Stand of 1860 Munich’s stadium, supporters gleefully chanted:”Champions League losers, Bayern Munich!” Ironically, just as 1860 fans were taunting Bayern over their semi-final exit from the Champions League, their own side lost 1-2 to Ingolstadt. With only one match remaining in the 3. Liga campaign, the club sits eighth in the league table, a result that has been hugely disappointing for supporters. Even so, the once-traditional fallen club is set to embark on its ninth consecutive season in the 3. Liga. By contrast, local rivals Bayern Munich had already sealed the Bundesliga title as early as April 19. Should they beat Stuttgart in the DFB-Pokal final, Bayern will claim their first domestic double since the 2019-20 season.
The editor believes that precisely for this reason, Bayern Munich fans online have not reacted with the anger or hurt that 1860 Munich supporters probably expected over their taunts regarding the Champions League; instead, many simply find it amusing.