Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) created history by winning their first-ever UEFA Champions League title with a one-sided 5-0 win against Inter Milan. While the supporters cheered the milestone victory of the club, celebrations in the French capital turned violent with reports of violent clashes, destruction of property, and widespread arrests.
PSG Crush Inter Milan in One-Sided Champions League Final
In a closely followed finale played in Paris, PSG demonstrated their superiority from the very first whistle. The French team dictated the rhythm of the game, hardly giving Inter Milan time to react. PSG forward Doué was the best player on the field, scoring two goals and helping the team achieve a huge 5-0 victory.
This historic victory was PSG’s first-ever Champions League title, a dream come true for both the club and its supporters who had waited so long for European success.
Paris explodes in celebrations — and then chaos
With thousands of PSG fans flooding Parisian streets to mark the historic victory, the atmosphere began to get out of hand. Street parties at the main city squares where the match had been televised live turned violent and took the form of burnings and destruction. Confirmation came of brutal fighting between fans and police, with areas around the Champs-Élysées and Place de la Concorde being particularly affected.
Several cars were torched during the midst of the festivities, and shopfronts were vandalized. Police tried to manage the situation by deploying tear gas and charging with batons to move the rowdy crowds.
Police Clamp Down On Widespread Disorder
At least 81 people were arrested in the disturbances, officials said. Police forces were on high alert late into the night, attempting to keep the disorder from spreading further.
French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin condemned the violence, warning that those who disrupt public peace will face swift and strict consequences:
“Those who committed acts of barbarism have occupied the streets of Paris. We will not permit chaos to prevail — reinstating order is essential.”
Celebration Overshadowed by Violence
What was to be a night of jubilation for French football was marred by a somber conclusion. Although PSG’s success on the field will be etched in the annals of history, the riots that followed the match have raised questions about handling mass public events in the future.
The authorities are now weighing security protocols for upcoming matches and events in the hope of avoiding such chaos in the future.
Conclusion
PSG’s commanding triumph over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League final stands as a historic milestone that will shape the club’s future identity. But the evening also reminded one of how thin the line was between euphoria and anarchy. As celebrations got out of hand, it served as a reminder of the need for more stringent crowd control and civic sense when it comes to national pride.