Over 400 arrested, seven police injured in post-match disturbances after PSG's Champions League win

The victory of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the Champions League final triggered widespread disturbances across France, resulting in the arrest of 416 individuals, including 283 in Paris. Seven police officers sustained injuries, with one suffering a serious injury in the city of Agen. The Interior Ministry reported altercations and looting in approximately fifteen French cities.

In Paris, clashes with law enforcement began near the Parc des Princes stadium shortly after the match commenced. Following the game's conclusion, police initiated crowd control measures on the Champs-Élysées, where an estimated 20,000 people had gathered. Reports indicated one police officer was injured during confrontations with fans, and significant damage occurred to urban furniture. Authorities conducted over 2,200 checks and confiscated prohibited fireworks in designated high-risk areas.

To manage the celebrations and potential unrest, the Ministry of the Interior deployed 22,000 police officers and gendarmes nationwide, with 8,000 agents stationed in Paris. This security operation was more extensive than the previous year, when PSG also won the Champions League, an event that led to over 500 arrests and considerable property damage. The increased deployment was partly due to the earlier start time of this year's final.

Security measures will extend through Sunday. Unlike the previous year, the official team celebration will take place at the Champ de Mars, near the Eiffel Tower, where an estimated 100,000 people are expected. The team is also scheduled to be received by French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace. Macron congratulated PSG on X, stating, "A new star shines in Paris. Bravo to PSG for making all of Europe vibrate, twice in a row!"

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A new star shines in Paris. Bravo to PSG for making all of Europe vibrate, twice in a row!