Historic night in Paris: the Parc des Princes erupted as Paris Saint-Germain secured their second Champions League title with a thrilling victory over Arsenal in the final showdown.
Unforgettable scenes across the capital
Before kickoff, the mercury soared past 30°C as Parisians packed every available terrace in bars across the city. Those who couldn’t make the trip to Budapest gathered in massive numbers at the Parc des Princes—over 48,000 passionate supporters created an electric atmosphere that shook the stadium.
A dramatic start and tense moments
The match began with an early setback as Arsenal struck first, silencing the home crowd. Tensions flared near Porte de Saint-Cloud between police forces and supporters during the encounter, adding to the charged atmosphere.
But the tide turned when the Parisians equalized, sparking wild celebrations in bars throughout the 18th arrondissement. The Parc des Princes exploded in joy as PSG took the lead on a penalty, sending the 48,000-strong crowd into raptures.
Paris unites in victory
Every 20 meters near Place de la République, bars overflowed with fans cheering on the team. The celebrations reached a fever pitch as the final whistle confirmed PSG’s historic triumph. The club now stands as the sole French team to have won Europe’s premier competition twice.
The Place de la République became a sea of jubilant supporters, dancing in the streets to mark this monumental achievement.