Germany are expected to not light up the Allianz Arena in rainbow colours ahead of their Euro 2020 match with Hungary.
But home fans made their stance clear as they gathered waving pride flags in protest against repressive laws targeting LGBT people in the opposing country.
10,000 flags are expected to be handed out to fans inside the home of Bayern and formerly 1860 Munich.
Hungarian prime minister Viktor Orban is also said to have cancelled a planned visit to the final Group F fixture last night despite UEFA turning down the stadium request.
A statement from the European governing body, criticised by many for staying neutral on such an important issue, read: “Today, UEFA is proud to wear the colours of the rainbow.
“It is a symbol that embodies our core values, promoting everything that we believe in – a more just and egalitarian society, tolerant of everyone, regardless of their background, belief or gender.
“Some people have interpreted UEFA’s decision to turn down the city of Munich’s request to illuminate the Munich stadium in rainbow colours for a Euro 2020 match as political.
“On the contrary, the request itself was political, linked to the Hungarian football team’s presence in the stadium for this evening’s match with Germany.
“For UEFA, the rainbow is not a political symbol, but a sign of our commitment to a more diverse and inclusive society.”
Germany are guaranteed a safe passage to the last 16 with a win against the plucky visitors.
They kicked off their campaign with a loss to France but downed Portugal on match day two while Hungary’s sole point came against Les Bleus.
