The French authorities reported an extensive police operation after the incidents recorded during the celebrations for Paris Saint-Germain's second consecutive title in the UEFA Champions League. The Minister of the Interior, Laurent Nuñez, reported that a total of 416 people were arrested in different cities of the country, of which 283 corresponded to Paris.

The victory of the Parisian team over Arsenal in the final in Budapest mobilized thousands of fans on Saturday night. Although much of the festivities took place peacefully, there were also riots, looting and clashes in various parts of French territory.

According to the official balance, seven police officers were injured during the incidents. One of them suffered serious injuries in the city of Agen, where he suffered a head injury. Nuñez described the events as “absolutely unacceptable.”

The authorities indicated that the altercations spread to about fifteen cities. Rennes, Strasbourg, Clermont-Ferrand and Grenoble were among the places affected. However, Paris concentrated most of the security problems.

The Police Prefecture estimated that around 20,000 people gathered on the Champs-Elysees to continue the celebrations related to the final. During the night, incidents occurred in different sectors of the French capital and there were even temporary blockades in an area of ​​the city's main ring road.

France maintains the celebrations and prepares a tribute to the champion

Despite the unrest that occurred after the European conquest, the French Government confirmed that the activities planned for this Sunday will continue. Laurent Nuñez ruled out any possibility of canceling the tribute to the team led by Luis Enrique.

“There is no possibility of canceling the celebrations,” said the minister. “It will be a different event,” he added when referring to the security device prepared for the day.

The authorities expect the presence of some 90,000 people at the Champ de Mars, at the foot of the Eiffel Tower, where the players and the coaching staff will present the trophy they have won. Access will be controlled through a security perimeter and checks at entry points.

The most recent precedent kept the authorities on alert. After the first UEFA Champions League won by PSG in 2025, serious riots occurred that left two people dead and nearly 200 injured. Among them was a police officer who remained in a coma. In the French capital alone, around 500 arrests were recorded at that time.

The celebration agenda also includes an official reception at the Elysee Palace. The French president, Emmanuel Macron, will receive the PSG footballers and coaching staff on Sunday afternoon, according to EFE.

In a statement, the French presidency highlighted that the Parisian club's achievement comes a few days before the start of the 2026 World Cup and underlined "the effort and talent of all the players, as well as the work of the coaching staff led by Mr. Luis Enrique."