PSG’s Champions League Final Berth Sparks Paris Unrest: 127 Arrested

Unrest in the Paris Region

According to Главком: French police detained 127 individuals during disturbances across the Paris area following Paris Saint-Germain’s qualification for the Champions League final. Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez reported that 107 of those arrests occurred within the capital itself. Eleven people were injured in the chaos, with one in critical condition, while 23 officers sustained minor injuries. Authorities also prevented several attempted lootings of shops.

PSG’s Victory and Its Aftermath

It is worth noting that PSG won the Champions League in 2025, triggering widespread riots that resulted in two deaths, 192 injuries, and 426 arrests. The 2025/26 Champions League final will mark the tenth time a Ukrainian footballer has appeared in the match. Illya Zabarnyi became the fifth Ukrainian player to reach this milestone with a club, joining Andriy Shevchenko, Anatoliy Tymoshchuk, Oleksandr Zinchenko, and Andriy Lunin.

127 arrests in the Paris metropolitan area, including 107 in Paris, along with 11 injured, one of whom is in serious condition. Additionally, 23 police officers sustained minor injuries.

Laurent Nuñez, French Interior Minister

The situation remains tense, and law enforcement is taking measures to maintain public order.

These events highlight not only the deep emotional connection fans have with their team but also the challenges police face during large-scale gatherings. Post-sport unrest is nothing new, and this case underscores the urgent need for heightened security measures at future matches, especially in the context of the Champions League final. The response of law enforcement in such situations is critical to ensuring public order and the safety of everyone involved.