Soccer-Bayern v Barcelona Champions League match to be held without fans

FILE PHOTO: Football - Bayern Munich v FC Barcelona - UEFA Champions League Semi Final Second Leg - Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany - 12/5/15 Bayern Munich fans before the game Reuters / Kai Pfaffenbach

(Reuters) - Barcelona's Champions League group match away at Bayern Munich next week will be played without fans due to the prevailing COVID-19 situation in the German state of Bavaria, the LaLiga club said on Friday.

Barca, second in Group E behind Bayern, are due to face the German side on Dec. 8 at Allianz Arena.