Following Paris Saint-Germain’s historic first-ever Champions League victory on Saturday night, clashes erupted between riot police and crowds in the French capital.After PSG’s 5-0 demolition of Inter Milan in Munich — the largest margin ever in a Champions League final — flares and fireworks lit up Paris. Authorities deployed roughly 5,400 police officers across the city, who responded to unrest on the Champs-Elysees with tear gas and pepper spray. A water cannon was also used near the Place de l’Etoile, close to the iconic Arc de Triomphe, to secure the area.🇫🇷 Clashes between #rioters and police still ongoing at 2AM in #Paris.A car hit a cyclist and his passenger. Two more fans were also hit by a carAn unknown assaults a firefighter. pic.twitter.com/pjc6Njg1Ho— Uncensored News (@Uncensorednewsw) June 1, 2025 Police reported that a sizable group, unrelated to the match viewing, attempted to breach barricades to confront officers. In total, 131 people were arrested, including 30 individuals who broke into a shoe store on the Champs-Elysees.Near Parc des Princes, two vehicles were set on fire. PSG forward Ousmane Dembele urged fans to stay peaceful in a post-match interview with Canal+, saying: “Let’s celebrate this but not tear everything up in Paris.” Meanwhile, back in Germany, thousands of supporters tried to storm the field at Allianz Arena after the final whistle.At the game’s conclusion, police formed a line in front of the PSG supporters’ section but struggled to hold back fans who flooded down from the stands after the trophy ceremony. Desire Doue, the 19-year-old who scored twice and provided one assist in the final, expressed his gratitude: “I don’t have words. But what I can say is, ‘Thank you Paris,’ we did it.”Like it’s war – Paris is already ready to celebrate the titleDespite being a fan of Olympique de Marseille, French President Emmanuel Macron took to social media to declare: “A glorious day for PSG! Bravo, we are all proud. Paris, the capital of Europe this evening.” His office confirmed the president would welcome the players at the Élysée Palace on Sunday.The team is also anticipated to hold a victory parade down the Champs-Elysees.##NAJAVA_MECA_8957778##
