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At least 45 people were arrested in Paris on Saturday after celebrations of Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League victory descended into chaos, with fires set, businesses vandalized and crowds clashing with police.
Police detained dozens of people as crowds gathered across the French capital after PSG’s victory.
Large crowds gathered near the Arc de Triomphe after the match, with some fans setting off flames and blaring car horns, according to reports from the Associated Press.
Police worked to contain thousands of people gathered along the Champs-Élysées.
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A car burns and fireworks explode as police watch PSG supporters celebrate in Paris, Saturday, May 30, 2026, after the Champions League final soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal played in Budapest. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla)
According to the authorities, a group of people tried to storm a police station in the French capital late on Saturday.
The Paris police prefecture said some people vandalized shops, set fires and burned vehicles during the unrest.
A bakery and a restaurant were damaged during the riots, the police said.
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Paris St Germain fans celebrate winning the UEFA Champions League. (REUTERS/Abdul Saboor)
Authorities also said a crowd briefly blocked the main ring road around the city before police dispersed the gathering.
According to the police, a police officer was injured.
As of 10 p.m. local time, the police had arrested at least 45 people.
Celebrations erupted across Paris after PSG defeated Arsenal in a dramatic Champions League final, securing one of the club’s greatest achievements on the European stage.
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A car burns as PSG supporters celebrate in Paris, Saturday, May 30, 2026, after the Champions League final soccer match between Paris Saint-Germain and Arsenal. (AP Photo/Thomas Padilla)
Violent celebrations also followed PSG’s previous Champions League triumph. After the club won the title last year, 201 people were injured in Paris and more than 500 arrests were made across France.
