Paris Saint-Germain won its first UEFA Champions League by crushing Inter Milan (5-0) in the final disputed at the Allianz Arena in Munich on May 31, 2025. Under the direction of Luis Enrique, PSG dominated the match in the first minutes. Achraf Hakimi opened the scoring quickly, followed by a double of Désiré Doué, elected man of the match. KHVICHA KVAratskhelia and Senny Mayulu completed the brand, sealing a historic victory which constitutes the widest margin ever recorded in the Champions League final. This triumph allows PSG to make an unprecedented hat -trick for the club, after winning Ligue 1 and the French Cup the same season. This victory marks a turning point for PSG, which was able to reinvent itself after the departures of stars like Kylian Mbappé, Neymar and Lionel Messi. Luis Enrique has built a balanced team, focusing on youth and collective cohesion. Players like Goutout, Kvaratskhelia and Mayulu shone, illustrating the success of a strategy focused on the collective rather than on individualities. This success consecrates PSG as a European power and could inaugurate a new era of domination on the continental scene. The night of May 31, 2025, Paris was the scene of an unprecedented popular jubilation after the brilliant victory of PSG in the final of the Champions League.
As of the final whistle, thousands of supporters have invaded the Champs-Élysées, brandishing flags and scarves in the colors of the club. The horns sounded without interruption, while fireworks illuminated the Parisian sky. Motor and scooter processions paraded on the avenue, creating an electrical atmosphere. Around the Parc des Princes, fans lit smoke bombs and sung in choir, celebrating this historic moment for the capital's club. However, this euphoria was marred by violent overflows. Clashes between groups of supporters and the police broke out, especially on the Champs-Élysées and the Place de l'Étoile. Showcases of shops have been broken, and vehicles burnt down. The police carried out more than 550 arrests across France, including 294 in Paris. Two people lost their lives: a young man stabbed in Dax and a woman struck by a motorcycle in the capital. Faced with this violence, the government has deployed 5,400 security officers in Paris and called for responsible celebrations. PSG has also urged its supporters to restraint, so that this historic victory remains a moment of collective pride.
A program that Parisians did not want to miss
This Sunday, June 1, 2025, Paris celebrates the historic victory of Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League. The festivities started at 5:00 p.m. with a triumphant parade on the Champs-Élysées, where the players, perched on two imperial buses, praised the crowd, brandishing the coveted trophy. The procession went up the avenue to the Arc de Triomphe, offering supporters a unique opportunity to share this moment of glory with their team. Reinforced security measures have been implemented, with the closure of certain metro stations and a major police deployment, in order to ensure the smooth running of the event. At the end of the parade, around 6.30 p.m., the players were received at the Élysée by President Emmanuel Macron, stressing the national importance of this victory. The crazy day ends with an exclusive evening in the Parc des Princes, reserved for club subscribers. From 8:30 p.m., the stadium doors will open to accommodate supporters with digital tickets, automatically available on their subscriber account. The program provides a concert with renowned artists, followed at 9:30 p.m. from the official presentation of the trophy by the players, accompanied by a pyrotechnic show and light games.
While the Champs-Élysées welcomed the imperial bus of PSG, thousands of supporters were already present at the Parc des Princes: “This is the consecration. I never thought I would live it one day. I went through the stands of Boulogne at the time, I knew the half -empty winter evenings … Today, it is Paris that shines on Europe. I can leave quiet now, I saw the PSG at the top», Explained Yves, 69 years old. But he was not the only one waiting at the foot of the Parisian enclosure: “It's unreal. I grew up with this club, I knew the big evenings of Ligue 1, but there, it's the Champions League! We are European champions! Seeing KVaratskhelia and gifted showing, it gives chills. It's a new generation, but we all found ourselves here tonight “said Julie, 26 years old. “I cried, like a kid. I have known the years of galley, the defeats in quarters, in half, the mockery … And there, we are there. It's not just a title, it is the recognition of a life of passion. Seeing supporters on fire like that is indescribable. We sang for non-stop hours tonight. It's not just a victory, it is revenge on all these years of frustration. The atmosphere at the park this evening will be volcanic. We have shown the world that Paris is a football city. »»Rejoiced Alireza, 33 years old. This celebration marks the culmination of an exceptional season for PSG, offering its faithful supporters a memorable evening in the heart of their mythical enclosure.
