The French capital held a hero's welcome for Paris Saint-Germain players who won their second consecutive Champions League title with celebrations under heavy security after a night of revelry marred by unrest. The team was received by President Emmanuel Macron ahead of a victory parade which drew thousands of supporters.
Issued on: 31/05/2026 - 20:08
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Paris Saint-Germain made history on Saturday night, by winning the UEFA Champions League final a second time in a row. They beat English side Arsenal in the Hungarian capital, Budapest, 4-3 in a penalty shoot-out after a 1-1 draw following extra-time. "You kept us on the edge of our seats until the very last second," President Macron told the PSG players at the Élysée Palace. "This PSG team is a tremendous team, and without a doubt, after this back-to-back win, it's the greatest team in Europe." Around 90,000 supporters and spectators turned out to see their club's players, on stage at a ceremony on the Champs-de-Mars, near the Eiffel Tower in Paris. "We'll be back next year for the third time," star player Ousmane Dembélé told the tens of thousands of fans.
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