Paris Saint‑Germain clinched a second consecutive Champions League crown on Saturday, beating Arsenal 4‑3 on penalties in Budapest . Within hours, streets across the French capital and 14 other cities erupted in clashes, fires and looting , prompting a sharp rise in police arrests.

30% Spike in Arrests:780 People Detained Nationwide

Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez reported that 780 individuals were arrested across France in connection with the unrest, a 30 percent increase compared with the disturbances after PSG’s 2025 win over Milan. Of those, 416 arrests occurred on Sunday alone, including 283 in Paris.

Seven Officers Injured, One Seriously, as Police Confront Fans

The ministry confirmed that seven police officers sustained injuries during the confrontations, with one officer listed as seriously hurt. Officers were first deployed to the Champs‑Élysées and the Porte de Saint‑Cloud to disperse growing crowds, a move that sparked the initial skirmishes.

Fires Near Iconic Landmarks and Looting in 15 Cities

Authorities documented multiple arson attacks, including a blaze near the Eiffel Tower and a car set alight at Place du Trocadéro. Looting spread to 15 cities, notably Grenoble, Strasbourg and Rennes,echoing the pattern of widespread disorder seen in 2025.

Government Plans Victory Celebration at Champ de Mars

Despite the turmoil,officials said the scheduled celebration on Sunday at the Champ de Mars will proceed as planned, aiming to showcase a peaceful side of the victory.. The decision underscores the government’s desire to balance public safety with the festive mood surrounding PSG’s historic back‑to‑back titles.

Who Is Behind the Unrest? Open Questions Remain

While officials have linked the chaos to “savagery” by a fringe of supporters , the exact groups orchestrating the riots remain unidentified. It is also unclear whether the surge in arrests reflects a tougher policing stance or simply a larger crowd of agitators.