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FOOTBALL fans invaded the pitch as the final whistle sounded in the Champions League semi-final first leg between Bayern Munich and Real Madrid.

Bayern winger Franck Ribery was forced to fight off one shirtless lad before stewards rushed in and pinned him to the ground.

Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery was the object of some particular rough attention from one shirtless fan
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Bayern Munich winger Franck Ribery was the subject of some particular rough attention from one shirtless fanCredit: AFP
French star Franck Ribery was unable to stamp his authority on the Champions League clash
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French star Franck Ribery was unable to stamp his authority on the Champions League clashCredit: AFP
The man was quickly wrestled to the ground by stewards as Franck Ribery looked somewhat shocked
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The man was quickly wrestled to the ground by stewards as Franck Ribery looked somewhat shockedCredit: REUTERS
Another fan made a desperate attempt to get to Real Madrid's German midfielder Toni Kroos
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Another fan made a desperate attempt to get to Real Madrid's German midfielder Toni KroosCredit: REUTERS
But the stewards soon moved in to deal, with some force, to the pitch invader
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But the stewards soon moved in to deal with the pitch invaderCredit: REUTERS

The French winger had his shirt practically ripped off him by the boisterous supporter - maybe he decided he was too cold after ripping his off earlier.

Another made a desperate attempt to reach former Bayern star Toni Kroos.

One bearded man even managed to get a selfie with Real Madrid's players - including Marcelo, Sergio Ramos and Kroos - before he was apprehended by security.

He did, however, seem to keep hold of his mobile phone with that treasured snap on it.

This fan decided he wanted to get a special selfie memento from the evening's football
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This fan decided he wanted to get a special selfie memento from the evening's footballCredit: Getty
But his special moment was about to hit the buffers, literally
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But his special moment was about to hit the buffers, literallyCredit: AFP
Despite his pleading, there was no chance of getting another snapshot pitchside and it was time for home
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Despite his pleading, there was no chance of getting another snapshot pitchside and it was time for homeCredit: REUTERS
Unsurprisingly, a selfie with Cristiano Ronaldo would take a special pride of place - and these fans knew it
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Unsurprisingly, a selfie with Cristiano Ronaldo would take a special pride of place - and these fans knew itCredit: PA:Empics Sport

The scenes were worrying however, as stewards failed to act quick enough to prevent the fans climbing from the stands and onto the pitch.

Cristiano Ronaldo, as expected, was the object of one fan's attentions, and he and Marcelo seemed shocked at the ease at which they were approached.

That fan then continued to dance around the feeble stewards' attentions before finally he was grabbed and escorted off.

Real Madrid fans chant star man Cristiano Ronaldo’s name in Munich ahead of Champions League clash with Bayern


ON THE MARC Real Madrid secure Champions League semi-final first leg triumph


The man without a shirt on led the stewards a merry dance as the final whistle sounded on the Champions League semi-final clash
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The man without a shirt on led the stewards a merry dance as the final whistle sounded on the Champions League semi-final clashCredit: AFP
But eventually the fair-heaired fan was hauled to the ground, and Franck Ribery could walk off to reflect on his team's defeat
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But eventually the fair-heaired fan was hauled to the ground, and Franck Ribery could walk off to reflect on his team's defeatCredit: AFP
His nearest and dearest might not be too pleased at this lad's actions at the final whistle
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His nearest and dearest might not be too pleased at this lad's actions at the final whistleCredit: REUTERS
A handful of stewards couldn't prevent t his bloke from sprinting onto the Allianz Arena pitch
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A handful of stewards couldn't prevent this bloke from sprinting onto the Allianz Arena pitchCredit: REUTERS
This fan was also as desperate as the shirtless one to get a selfie with Franck Ribery
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This fan was also as desperate as the shirtless one to get a selfie with Franck RiberyCredit: REUTERS
But his special moment didn't last long, although he managed to still hold onto his mobile phone
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But his special moment didn't last long, although he managed to hold onto his mobile phoneCredit: REUTERS

It was the visitors from Spain who secured a 2-1 away win in the Champions League semi-final first leg.

Joshua Kimmich’s opening goal was cancelled out by a cracking effort from Marcelo before substitute Marco Asensio put his team in total command.

By his sky-high standards, Cristiano Ronaldo did not have the best of game but maybe he was merely saving himself to try and outshine a certain Egyptian striker next month.

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