31.05.2026 09:41
After PSG defeated Arsenal on penalties to become Champions League champions, celebrations in Paris turned into violent incidents. Vehicles were set on fire, businesses were damaged, and clashes broke out between fans and police. At least 10 police officers were injured in the incidents, and 45 people were taken into custody. Despite high security measures taken before the final, chaos persisted in the city for a long time.
After PSG defeated Arsenal on penalties in the Champions League final to claim the trophy, celebrations in Paris spiraled out of control. Vehicles were set on fire, businesses were damaged, and clashes erupted between fans and police. At least 10 police officers were injured and 45 people were detained.
PSG MADE HISTORY, PARIS FLOODED THE STREETS
Paris Saint-Germain, defeating Arsenal on penalties in the UEFA Champions League final, achieved one of the most significant successes in the club's history. After the final in Budapest, thousands of PSG fans poured into the streets of Paris to celebrate. It was reported that around 20,000 people gathered, especially around the Champs-Elysees.
CELEBRATIONS TURNED VIOLENT QUICKLY
The celebrations, which began with flares and cheers in the early hours, spiraled out of control as time went on. Paris police stated that in various areas, some groups damaged businesses, looted shops, and set numerous vehicles on fire. It was reported that some fans threw fireworks at security forces and clashed with police units.
AT LEAST 10 POLICE OFFICERS INJURED
It was announced that at least 10 police officers were injured during the incidents. Security forces intervened against groups trying to approach a police station in the 8th arrondissement of the city. Police teams took extensive precautions at various points to prevent the events from escalating.
THEY SET UP BARRICADES AND CLASHED WITH POLICE
A group of about a thousand people gathered near the area of PSG's stadium also confronted security forces. It was reported that some fans set up barricades using bicycles and then set those bicycles on fire. Groups throwing stones and various objects at the police were intervened against.
45 PEOPLE DETAINED
Authorities announced that 45 people were detained during the overnight incidents. It was reported that a section of the Paris ring road was briefly closed by large crowds, and police teams regained control of the area. It was also stated that a bakery and a restaurant were damaged during the events.
PARIS'S FEARED SCENARIO CAME TRUE
Before the Champions League final, the Paris administration had been on high alert against possible incidents. Across the city, many shops and businesses protected their storefronts with steel barriers while around 8,000 police officers were on duty. Despite the extensive precautions, the championship celebrations turning into violent incidents in some areas drew attention.