In a remarkable turn of events, Paris, known for its jubilant hosting of the Olympics last year, saw history being made again with PSG's triumph in the Champions League final. However, the night was marred by tragedy, as celebrations led to two deaths and over 550 arrests, with 491 occurring in the capital during clashes and disturbances. Among those detained, 320 remain in police custody. The chaos resulted in 192 injuries, including 22 police officers, and over 46 vehicles set ablaze, as reported in the latest provisional figures from the Ministry of the Interior.

A 17-year-old boy tragically lost his life in Dax, in the country's southwest, after being stabbed in a fan zone post-match, though details surrounding the attack remain unclear. In Grenoble, four individuals were struck by a car while celebrating the PSG victory. Meanwhile, in Paris, a motorcyclist died in a collision with a vehicle.

Scenes of burned vehicles, attempted lootings, and tear gas clouds overshadowed the joy felt by most fans. The majority of the disturbances unfolded in the iconic Champs-Élysées and near the Parc des Princes, PSG's stadium, where large screens had been set up for fans to watch the final. Crowds also gathered in Bastille and République squares.

Amidst the general euphoria on the famous avenue, a few individuals looted a clothing store that hadn't been fortified against theft. This incident alone led to the arrest of about thirty people. Police began making arrests shortly after the match started, aiming to prevent people from entering the closed-off area around the Arc de Triomphe.

With 5,400 officers deployed in the capital and surrounding areas, Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau condemned the presence of "barbarians" near Champs-Élysées. The police prefecture indicated that these were "individuals not interested in the match, with malicious intentions." The prefecture noted, "Rioters seek trouble and confront officers with projectiles."

Cars were set on fire around Parc des Princes, and some fans attempted to cross the Peripherique, Paris's ring road. Retailleau lamented, "It's unbearable that celebrations can't occur without fearing the violence of a minority who respects nothing." Paris firefighters urged citizens to call only in emergencies. PSG player Ousman Dembélé appealed for calm after the final whistle: "Celebrate the victory, but without destruction," he stated on TV.

The event was not only a sports challenge but also a security one, as the overflow of celebrations was foreseeable. On May 7, when PSG advanced to the semi-final beating Arsenal, 50 arrests were made. The 2022 Champions League final between Real Madrid and Liverpool at the Stade de France is still remembered for the security issues and the looting around the stadium.

Today, Paris braces itself for further celebrations throughout the afternoon. A PSG parade is planned from the Champs-Élysées roundabout to the Arc de Triomphe. The area will be closed to traffic, with only residents allowed vehicular access. Approximately 110,000 fans are expected to attend. French President Emmanuel Macron will welcome the PSG team at the Élysée Palace at 7 PM before the festivities at Parc des Princes.