Paris Saint-Germain's stunning 5-0 triumph over Inter Milan in the Champions League final sparked mass celebrations in the French capital on Saturday night. Thousands of supporters flooded the streets, but as the night wore on, the jubilant mood was disrupted by chaos, leading to nearly 300 arrests and multiple injuries across the country.
The vast majority of fans took to the streets peacefully, singing, dancing, and waving flags. Around 48,000 supporters packed PSG’s Parc des Princes stadium, which had been transformed into a fan zone, to watch the final live from Munich on giant screens. Car horns echoed through the city, as PSG clinched their first-ever European crown.
From glory to mayhem: Paris streets descend into disorder
Trouble flared after the match, especially around the Champs-Élysées and near the stadium. Paris police said most of the nearly 300 detained individuals were held for disorderly conduct and possession of fireworks. Officers were deployed in large numbers—over 5,400 in total—to contain the celebrations. Despite this, several fires broke out and emergency services were stretched across multiple neighbourhoods.
Video footage shared online showed baton-wielding police confronting groups of people, and a water cannon was used to push back crowds attempting to reach the Arc de Triomphe. One spokesperson said a car was set alight near the stadium, and arrests mounted through the night.
“Troublemakers on the Champs-Elysées were looking to create incidents and repeatedly came into contact with police by throwing large fireworks and other objects,” said Paris police in a statement.
Interior Minister calls out "Barbarians"
France’s Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau took a strong stance, writing on social media, “True PSG fans are getting excited about their team’s magnificent performance. Meanwhile, barbarians have taken to the streets of Paris to commit crimes and provoke law enforcement.
I have asked the internal security forces to react vigorously to these abuses. I offer my support to the police prefect and all the police officers who are ensuring everyone’s safety this evening.
It is unbearable that it is not possible to party without fearing the savagery of a minority of thugs who respect nothing.”
Injuries in Grenoble and disruption abroad
Outside Paris, in Grenoble, a car drove into a crowd of PSG fans celebrating the win, injuring four people from the same family—two of them seriously. The driver surrendered to police and was taken into custody. A source close to the case said investigators currently believe the act was not intentional.
In Munich, earlier that day, supporters of PSG and Inter Milan had clashed at Fröttmaning station. According to Bild, stones were thrown and fans disrupted train traffic by walking onto tracks while travelling to the Allianz Arena.
PSG’s decade-long dream realised
The final itself was a showcase of PSG’s rebuild. Teenager Désiré Doué scored twice, while Achraf Hakimi, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and 19-year-old substitute Senny Mayulu added their names to the scoresheet. The five-goal margin marked the most dominant win in a European Cup final since Benfica’s 5-3 victory in 1962.
“This means everything. It’s our dream. It’s incredible. The result is not by magic. I’m happy we did it like this,” said PSG midfielder Vitinha.
Head coach Luis Enrique, who now holds two Champions League titles, spoke of a special bond with this group:
“It was the objective since the start of last season to make history. I have felt a really strong connection with the players and the supporters,” he told Canal Plus.
PSG’s win caps a domestic treble and positions them as the second French club ever to win Europe’s premier competition, after Marseille in 1993.
Unlike past seasons led by global superstars, this PSG side was built on collective effort. The departure of Kylian Mbappé prompted a reset, resulting in a side that prized teamwork over stardom.
As 20-year-old fan Clément put it:
“It’s so good and so deserved! We have a song that talks about our struggles and it hasn’t always been easy. But we got our faith back this year with a team without stars. They’re 11 guys who play for each other.”
French President Emmanuel Macron, in a post on X, celebrated the win, “Bravo, we are all proud. Paris is the capital of Europe tonight.”
His office confirmed that he would host the team at the Élysée Palace on Sunday to honour their historic achievement.
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo echoed that sentiment, calling it a “historic” moment for the city and the club.
A victory parade is planned on the Champs-Élysées on Sunday, where tens of thousands are expected to gather again—hopefully in celebration, not conflict.
Inter Milan’s disappointment
Inter Milan, aiming for their first Champions League title since 2010, failed to match PSG’s pace or discipline.
“PSG absolutely deserved to win this match. We are very disappointed,” admitted coach Simone Inzaghi.
“As a coach I am proud of our campaign, but we’re not satisfied with tonight’s game. PSG outplayed us.”
The Italian side will end the season without silverware, having also lost the Serie A title to Napoli.
Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory will be remembered for both its scale and symbolism. A young, unflashy team rewrote club history with grit and cohesion. But their moment of glory was quickly overshadowed by street violence, exposing a deeper tension between celebration and civic disorder in the heart of Paris.
As the city prepares to welcome its heroes home, the hope is that unity—not unrest—will define the next chapter of PSG’s historic journey.
(With inputs from AFP)
The vast majority of fans took to the streets peacefully, singing, dancing, and waving flags. Around 48,000 supporters packed PSG’s Parc des Princes stadium, which had been transformed into a fan zone, to watch the final live from Munich on giant screens. Car horns echoed through the city, as PSG clinched their first-ever European crown.
From glory to mayhem: Paris streets descend into disorder
Trouble flared after the match, especially around the Champs-Élysées and near the stadium. Paris police said most of the nearly 300 detained individuals were held for disorderly conduct and possession of fireworks. Officers were deployed in large numbers—over 5,400 in total—to contain the celebrations. Despite this, several fires broke out and emergency services were stretched across multiple neighbourhoods.
Video footage shared online showed baton-wielding police confronting groups of people, and a water cannon was used to push back crowds attempting to reach the Arc de Triomphe. One spokesperson said a car was set alight near the stadium, and arrests mounted through the night.
“Troublemakers on the Champs-Elysées were looking to create incidents and repeatedly came into contact with police by throwing large fireworks and other objects,” said Paris police in a statement.
Interior Minister calls out "Barbarians"
France’s Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau took a strong stance, writing on social media, “True PSG fans are getting excited about their team’s magnificent performance. Meanwhile, barbarians have taken to the streets of Paris to commit crimes and provoke law enforcement.
I have asked the internal security forces to react vigorously to these abuses. I offer my support to the police prefect and all the police officers who are ensuring everyone’s safety this evening.
It is unbearable that it is not possible to party without fearing the savagery of a minority of thugs who respect nothing.”
Injuries in Grenoble and disruption abroad
Outside Paris, in Grenoble, a car drove into a crowd of PSG fans celebrating the win, injuring four people from the same family—two of them seriously. The driver surrendered to police and was taken into custody. A source close to the case said investigators currently believe the act was not intentional.
In Munich, earlier that day, supporters of PSG and Inter Milan had clashed at Fröttmaning station. According to Bild, stones were thrown and fans disrupted train traffic by walking onto tracks while travelling to the Allianz Arena.
PSG’s decade-long dream realised
The final itself was a showcase of PSG’s rebuild. Teenager Désiré Doué scored twice, while Achraf Hakimi, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and 19-year-old substitute Senny Mayulu added their names to the scoresheet. The five-goal margin marked the most dominant win in a European Cup final since Benfica’s 5-3 victory in 1962.
“This means everything. It’s our dream. It’s incredible. The result is not by magic. I’m happy we did it like this,” said PSG midfielder Vitinha.
Head coach Luis Enrique, who now holds two Champions League titles, spoke of a special bond with this group:
“It was the objective since the start of last season to make history. I have felt a really strong connection with the players and the supporters,” he told Canal Plus.
PSG’s win caps a domestic treble and positions them as the second French club ever to win Europe’s premier competition, after Marseille in 1993.
Unlike past seasons led by global superstars, this PSG side was built on collective effort. The departure of Kylian Mbappé prompted a reset, resulting in a side that prized teamwork over stardom.
As 20-year-old fan Clément put it:
“It’s so good and so deserved! We have a song that talks about our struggles and it hasn’t always been easy. But we got our faith back this year with a team without stars. They’re 11 guys who play for each other.”
French President Emmanuel Macron, in a post on X, celebrated the win, “Bravo, we are all proud. Paris is the capital of Europe tonight.”
His office confirmed that he would host the team at the Élysée Palace on Sunday to honour their historic achievement.
Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo echoed that sentiment, calling it a “historic” moment for the city and the club.
A victory parade is planned on the Champs-Élysées on Sunday, where tens of thousands are expected to gather again—hopefully in celebration, not conflict.
Inter Milan’s disappointment
Inter Milan, aiming for their first Champions League title since 2010, failed to match PSG’s pace or discipline.
“PSG absolutely deserved to win this match. We are very disappointed,” admitted coach Simone Inzaghi.
“As a coach I am proud of our campaign, but we’re not satisfied with tonight’s game. PSG outplayed us.”
The Italian side will end the season without silverware, having also lost the Serie A title to Napoli.
Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory will be remembered for both its scale and symbolism. A young, unflashy team rewrote club history with grit and cohesion. But their moment of glory was quickly overshadowed by street violence, exposing a deeper tension between celebration and civic disorder in the heart of Paris.
As the city prepares to welcome its heroes home, the hope is that unity—not unrest—will define the next chapter of PSG’s historic journey.
(With inputs from AFP)
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