Incidents, arrests, and deaths during PSG ultras' celebrations in Paris

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.

There was also violence near the Parc des Princes, where groups of vandals infiltrated among the fans and tried to enter the stadium. Several central streets were blocked, and numerous vehicles, both private and public transport, were damaged or set on fire.

Unfortunately, the day ended with two confirmed deaths. A woman died in Paris after being run over by a car while riding a motorcycle, and in Dax, a 17-year-old lost his life after being stabbed.

According to police sources, so far there have been 192 people injured and 692 fires, of which 264 affected vehicles. Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau condemned the events and stated that those responsible for the chaos were not genuine fans, but violent groups unrelated to the sporting spirit.