Psg becomes European champion: relive the historic night in Paris through images and videos

From the Parc des Princes to the 18th arrondissement and the Place de la République, the people of Paris gathered in massive numbers to support PSG in their Champions League final clash against Arsenal. With the trophy now secured, we look back at the most intense moments of this legendary football night in the capital.

Well before the opening whistle, as temperatures climbed past 30°C, Parisian bar terraces were completely overwhelmed. Finding a spot required arriving early as the city prepared for the showdown.

Fans who did not travel to Budapest for the final converged on the Parc des Princes. With more than 48,000 supporters in attendance, the atmosphere was nothing short of electric.

A sudden chill hit the Parc des Princes early in the match when Arsenal scored the opening goal, leaving the home crowd momentarily stunned.

Over in Montreuil, supporters followed the first half with intense focus. The Gunners’ early lead had temporarily dampened the spirits of the fans watching the broadcast.

While the match was underway, some friction was observed at Porte de Saint Cloud, where brief tensions flared between security forces and groups of supporters.

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Incidents at Porte de Saint Cloud involving police and fans.

The equalizer from PSG triggered an explosion of joy in the 18th arrondissement, where local bars were filled with jubilant fans.

The energy reached a new peak at the Parc des Princes when PSG leveled the score via a penalty, reigniting the hope of the thousands of supporters.

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Supporters singing and cheering for PSG at the Parc des Princes.

Near the Place de la République, bars were broadcasting the match every few yards, and every single one was packed to capacity.

The Place de la République was eventually flooded by a sea of fans coming together to celebrate PSG’s triumph in the Champions League.

An immense wave of joy swept through the Parc des Princes as PSG clinched their second Champions League title. With this win, PSG stands as the only French club to ever be crowned European champions on two separate occasions.