The victory of Paris Saint-Germain over Bayern Munich on Wednesday night, May 6, sparked a night of pandemonium across the French capital. Following a 1–1 draw in Munich that secured a 6–5 aggregate win, fans flooded the streets of Paris, turning the celebration into a scene of chaos.
The jubilant atmosphere curdled into disorder on ring road. Footage captured streets thick with smoke from flares, while rows of trash bins were set ablaze.
Paris’ emergency services got on duty, and BRAVM used tear gas to disperse the crowd. Multiple injuries were reported as clashes broke out amidst the burning debris, and police patrols were forced to navigate.
Bayern-PSG : Des supporters envahissent le périphérique et la BRAVM fait usage de gaz lacrymogène pour les disperser. pic.twitter.com/ZJrJak9Pil
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‘We Know How to Suffer’: Neves Reacts as PSG Reach Champions League Final
After the win, the Paris Saint-Germain have learned how to endure sustained pressure to win, according to midfielder Joao Neves. “We know how to suffer. We’re ready for what’s coming. Even with injuries, all the players are ready to play; that’s how you build a great team,” Neves said.
PSG will face Arsenal in the final in Budapest on May 30, framing the victory not just as a tactical win, but as a gift to their supporters and a milestone in their quest to build a lasting European legacy.
Desire Doue echoed the sentiments of his teammate. “It was an exceptional match, another magical night in Munich against a great team. We have to congratulate them. These are the kinds of matches we’ve dreamt of playing since we were little,” Doue said.
Club President Nasser Al-Khelaifi welcomed the victory as a continuation of PSG‘s development after winning the European Cup for the first time last season.
“We made history here last year, and we want to keep writing the history of PSG. It’s our dream to win it a second time. The star is the team. Everyone wants to fight. That’s football, that’s PSG,” Al-Khelaifi said.
“It’s magnificent. We have the best coach in the world, the best supporters. Tonight, we only heard our supporters. They are the best.”
PSG Manager Luis Enrique praised his players.
“In two days I’m going to celebrate my (56th) birthday. I’m very happy. We’re in the next phase of the competition, the final of the Champions League. We want to give our supporters that kind of gift.”
(With inputs from Reuters)
