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Over 890 Arrests After PSG Champions League Victory

French authorities reported over 890 arrests following PSG's Champions League victory, a 45% increase from the previous year's celebrations.

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez announced that security forces faced "systematic attacks, projectiles, mortar fire" during celebrations after the club's victory in Budapest. President Macron condemned the violence as "unjustifiable." truewildgame.com

In 2025, following PSG's first Champions League win, 592 people were arrested. This year's celebrations saw 178 police officers and gendarmes injured, according to Nuñez.