Champions League Final: PSG Celebrations Turn Tragic with Two Dead, Nearly 200 Injured
Paris’ historic night marred by violence, fatalities, and chaos after 5-0 win over Inter Milan
What started as a night of euphoric celebration for Paris Saint-Germain and their fans quickly descended into chaos and tragedy, as French authorities confirmed two deaths and nearly 200 injuries following the club’s historic Champions League triumph.
PSG’s 5-0 thrashing of Inter Milan in the 2025 UEFA Champions League final brought unprecedented joy to the French capital. The Eiffel Tower lit up in blue and red, fireworks lit the sky, and fans flooded the streets to celebrate the club’s first-ever European title. But amid the jubilation, darker scenes unfolded across the country.
Two Deaths Reported During PSG Celebrations
Authorities confirmed two fatalities:
- A 17-year-old boy was stabbed to death during celebrations in Dax, southwestern France.
- A man in his 20s died after his scooter was struck by a car in Paris. Investigations into both incidents are ongoing.
In a separate and deeply concerning incident, a police officer in Coutances was hit in the face by fireworks during crowd control efforts. He remains in a medically induced coma due to severe eye injuries.
Chaos in the Capital: Tear Gas, Looting, and Over 290 Arrests
The Paris Police Prefecture reported:
- 192 people injured, including four seriously
- 294 arrests across the city
- 30 individuals broke into a shoe store on the Champs-Élysées
- Two cars were set on fire near the Parc des Princes
- Four stores looted
- Firefighters were overwhelmed responding to trash fires, flares, and emergency calls
AP journalists witnessed tear gas deployed near the stadium and water cannons fired near the Arc de Triomphe to disperse rowdy crowds.
Security Tensions Ahead of Victory Parade
Despite the overnight violence, PSG is moving forward with plans for a victory parade on the Champs-Élysées Sunday afternoon. Up to 110,000 fans are expected to gather. The squad arrived back in Paris with the Champions League trophy and will make their way to the Parc des Princes later in the day.
Security has been tightened, with major streets closed and Roland Garros impacted due to its proximity to celebration zones. Authorities are deploying thousands of officers with tactics similar to those used during Saturday night’s unrest.
A Night of Mixed Emotions
Paris Saint-Germain’s 5-0 win over Inter Milan will go down in history as one of the most dominant performances in a Champions League final. However, the celebrations that followed have left a sombre shadow over the city’s long-awaited European triumph.
