A celebration tinged with smoke. Fans clash with police in Paris
Steven Perez
Dailysports's expert
Despite the jubilation over reaching the Champions League final, celebrations in Paris escalated into serious unrest in some areas.
Details: In the vicinity of the Parc des Princes stadium, clashes erupted between radical groups and law enforcement. The joy of victory over Bayern was overshadowed by barrages of pyrotechnic mortars, the use of tear gas, and the torching of trash bins.
The situation in the 16th arrondissement reached boiling point: groups of aggressive individuals tried to break onto the ring road, and even attempted to storm a Carrefour City store on Michel-Ange street—a move repelled by police. At least two people were reported injured, with young men suffering serious hand injuries from exploding pyrotechnics. Stones and firecrackers were hurled at officers, forcing special police units to deploy crowd-control measures.
Authorities emphasize that the unrest is localized, mainly around the club’s home ground. Elsewhere in Paris, the mood remains festive and calm, with thousands of fans continuing to celebrate Luis Enrique’s team’s historic achievement in peace.
It’s worth noting that the final will take place on May 30 at 18:00 Central European Time.
Reminder: A supercomputer assesses PSG and Arsenal’s chances in the Champions League final.
