After Paris Saint-Germain clinched their first Champions League title by defeating Inter 5-0 in Munich, the ensuing celebrations in Paris turned tragic. Although initially festive, the atmosphere quickly shifted to chaos—with two fatalities reported and hundreds detained.

According to the Ministry of Interior, 491 arrests were made in Paris as fans congregated, particularly on the Champs-Elysees, where violent confrontations with law enforcement erupted. Nationwide, a total of 559 arrests occurred. Among the two fatalities, one was a man struck by a vehicle while riding a scooter in Paris, and the other was a 17-year-old who sustained a stab wound during the celebrations in Dax. It remains unclear whether the violence was linked to the festivities.

“Champion mon frère ! Jour de gloire pour le PSG ! Bravo, nous sommes tous fiers. Paris, capitale de l’Europe ce soir.”
“Champion my brother! A day of glory for PSG! Bravo, we are all proud. Paris, capital of Europe this evening.”
— Emmanuel Macron (@EmmanuelMacron)
May 31, 2025

Reports indicate that police deployed water cannons to prevent crowds from reaching the Arc de Triomphe. Law enforcement stated, “Troublemakers on the Champs-Elysees sought to incite incidents and clashed with police by launching large fireworks and other projectiles.”

In the southeastern city of Grenoble, a vehicle veered into a gathering of fans, injuring four individuals, two severely, all belonging to the same family. The driver has since turned himself in and is in police custody.

Despite the turmoil, most PSG supporters celebrated peacefully, gathering around the capital, notably near the Champs-Elysees and their stadium, Parc de Princes, where 48,000 fans cheered as Luis Enrique’s squad lifted their historic trophy.