There was widespread trouble on the streets of Paris, with police making numerous arrests after a car ploughed into a group of fans after Paris Saint-Germain's win over Arsenal
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08:44, 08 May 2025
Paris Saint-Germain fans flood the Paris streets
Paris Saint-Germain fans flooded the Paris streets before trouble arose(Image: NAEL CHAHINE/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)
There was chaos on the streets of Paris on Wednesday night after Paris Saint-Germain beat Arsenal to reach the final of the Champions League. Supporters poured onto the streets to celebrate the home side's victory, only to be greeted by violence.
Footage posted on social media showed supporters clashing with police kitted out in riot gear while flares burned on the streets. Shockingly, three people were also injured - one seriously - after a car hit a group near the famous Avenue des Champs-Élysées.
All three were taken to hospital, with one reportedly stretchered from the scene. The car was then found burned out on the nearby Avenue Marceau.
"The worst incident so far involved a car apparently being driven into a group of PSG fans," a police source was quoted as saying.
Police clashed with fans on the streets of Paris
Police clashed with fans on the streets of Paris(Image: @ClementLanot/X)
"At least three supporters were injured, one seriously, and others were sent flying. A gang then chased the car, setting it on fire and leaving it to burn after they forced it to stop in a side street."
Reports in local media said 44 people had been arrested in total.
Around 2,000 Arsenal fans had tickets for the match at the Parc des Princes, while thousands of others travelled to the French capital to watch the game in bars.
fires on streets of Paris
There were fires on streets of Paris on Wednesday night
Local authorities had prepared for the game by bringing in 2,000 extra police and gendarmes to the streets. But the city's reputation for disruption and violence reared its head on Wednesday night.
Arsenal supporters on social media reported seeing PSG fans clashing with riot police and tear gas being deployed.
There were concerns among travelling supporters well before kick-off in the Champions League semi-final, with the club giving out red and white scarfs to their fans. Writing on social media, some fans questioned whether marking themselves out as Arsenal supporters might not be a wise move.
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