The historic triumph of Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, its first ever, was overshadowed by a night marked by chaos in different parts of France, especially in Paris. What was supposed to be a day of celebration after the resounding 5-0 win against Inter Milan in Munich ended with a tragic outcome: two people died, hundreds were injured, and more than 500 were detained.
Meanwhile, at the Allianz Arena, while the Parisian team's players were celebrating their victory, in the city of Grenoble, in the southwest of the country, a car plowed into a crowd celebrating the title, leaving four people injured, two of them in serious condition. This was just a preview of the unrest that would erupt more forcefully in the French capital.
In Paris, tension was already palpable in the hours leading up to the match, foreshadowing a complicated day regardless of the final result. After the final whistle, the incidents intensified. On the Champs-Élysées, there were reports of looting at renowned stores, clashes with the police, and a total of 559 arrests, despite a large-scale security operation.
