From the iconic Parc des Princes to the bustling 18th arrondissement and the Place de la République, the people of Paris gathered in massive numbers to support PSG during their Champions League final against Arsenal. With the trophy now heading to the capital, we look back at the most intense moments of this legendary football night in Paris.
Well before kickoff, as temperatures climbed above 30°C, Parisian bar terraces were completely overwhelmed. Finding a seat required arriving hours early as the city prepared for the showdown.
Supporters who did not make the trip to Budapest for the final converged on the Parc des Princes. With more than 48,000 fans in attendance, the energy was palpable from the start.
However, an early goal from Arsenal acted as a cold shower for the crowd at the Parc des Princes, momentarily silencing the stadium.
In Montreuil, fans followed the first half with rapt attention. The Gunners’ opening goal clearly dampened the spirits of those gathered to watch the match.
As the game progressed, some localized tensions broke out near the Porte de Saint Cloud between security forces and certain groups of supporters.
The atmosphere shifted to pure euphoria when PSG scored the equalizer, sparking wild celebrations in a bar within the 18th arrondissement.
The intensity reached a new peak at the Parc des Princes as PSG converted a penalty to level the score, bringing the fans back to life.
In the vicinity of the Place de la République, nearly every establishment was broadcasting the match to packed crowds of eager fans.
Following the final whistle, the Place de la République was flooded with supporters celebrating PSG’s triumph in the Champions League.
A massive outburst of joy erupted at the Parc des Princes as PSG clinched its second Champions League title. This historic win makes PSG the only club in France to be crowned European champions twice.
