Following their thrilling penalty shootout win against Arsenal, Paris Saint Germain players are returning to Paris to celebrate their Champions League victory. The team is expected to receive a warm welcome from supporters gathered on the Champs Elysees.
An estimated 20,000 fans have already congregated for the festivities, which highlight PSG's remarkable achievement in European football. The atmosphere promises to be electric as fans celebrate the team's success.
Authorities have implemented security measures to ensure the safety of attendees during the celebration. While the focus is on the team's triumph, there have been reports of unrest in other parts of France related to the celebrations.
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Update at 19:16 UTC on 2026-05-31
France 24 reported Paris Saint-Germain are the champions of Europe after their win on penalties against Arsenal last night. This afternoon, the team heads back to the French capital for a victory parade in the heart of the city. Supporters are already gatheri. France 24 reported A second Champions League trophy for Paris Saint-Germain, but an evening marred by riots in the French capital and 15 other cities across the country. Groups of supporters clashed with the police, resulting in 780 arrests and 57 security fo. Le Monde reported The Paris team was welcomed back to the capital on Sunday afternoon after they beat Arsenal 4-3 in the penalty shoot-out in the Champions League final in Budapest on Saturday. Additional matching coverage came from 3 more sources.
Sources: France 24, Le Monde, EuroNews