PSG Champions League Victory Overshadowed by Paris Celebrations Chaos

Updated June 1, 2025
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Celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG)‌ Champions League victory turned violent, resulting in over 500 arrests and nearly 200 injuries, ⁤according to the French interior ministry.‍ The champions League final win against Inter milan sparked widespread celebrations across ‌Paris, but also led to clashes with police and numerous fires.

The ministry reported 692 fires, including ​264 involving vehicles. As of ⁢Sunday morning, 559 individuals were arrested in Paris, with 320 taken into police‍ custody. The Paris celebrations included flares, ‍fireworks, and the illumination of the Eiffel Tower in PSG’s⁤ colors.

The match, held in Munich, was widely viewed⁢ in Paris, including at PSG’s Parc des Princes stadium. Despite the 5-0 victory, unrest occurred even during the⁢ game, with clashes between‍ fans and riot police outside the stadium.

Police used water cannons to secure the Place de l’Étoile near the Arc de‌ Triomphe after a large crowd attempted to breach a barrier. Security was heightened with 5,400 officers deployed across Paris.

“let’s ‌celebrate but without breaking everything in Paris,”

Ousmane⁤ Dembélé, PSG Forward

Nineteen-year-old PSG forward Désiré Doué, who scored twice, expressed his gratitude, stating, “I don’t have words… But what I can say is ‘Thank you Paris,’ we did it.”

The Champs-Élysées⁣ was crowded with fans hours before kickoff, and police anticipated a mass gathering⁣ there after the match. ⁢Similar violence occurred weeks prior when PSG reached the final,and past PSG victories have ⁣also been marred⁤ by clashes.

What’s next

Authorities are expected ⁢to review security measures for future high-profile events to prevent similar outbreaks of ⁣violence‍ during celebrations. Further investigations into the incidents are ⁣underway.