
Desk: Champions League
A day after severe riots in France, Paris draws a sobering conclusion – and in London, Arsenal drives the Premier League trophy through the streets. The contrast between the two finalists could hardly be greater.
While Arsenal celebrated its Premier League title on Sunday afternoon with a bus parade through London, Paris grappled with the aftermath of a riot night. Spiegel reports that the Gunners held celebrations with their fans despite the Champions League defeat against PSG – an image of controlled jubilation that stands in stark contrast to the scenes in France.
In Paris, meanwhile, investigations are underway following a night of violence. Around 8,000 police officers were deployed in the capital, and 416 people were arrested nationwide, with 283 alone in the Paris metropolitan area. The Guardian describes how revelers erected barricades, set cars on fire, and hurled projectiles at police officers. Police deployed tear gas to disperse the crowds.
Parallel to processing the riots, the sporting assessment of PSG's success is beginning. Welt analyzes what lessons FC Bayern could draw from the Parisians' path – Karl-Heinz Rummenigge explicitly praised coach Luis Enrique's model. The Spaniard shaped PSG into a cohesive collective without classical star egos, which has now won the Champions League for the second consecutive time. Tagesschau notes that Enrique is already being discussed as a candidate for a statue in Paris – a symbol of the club's transformation under his leadership.
Sunday's contrast remains remarkable: London celebrates in order, Paris cleans up. For PSG and its fans, the question now begins: how can a triumph be celebrated without it turning into violence?
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07:56 AMMay 31, 2026lrt.lt