UEFA Fines PSG's €148,000 For UCL Final Fan Mayhem: A Breakdown Of All Charges
However, the celebrations that followed quickly spiraled into chaos, both inside the stadium and across France.
Pitch Invasion and Pyrotechnics Among Violations
Following the final whistle, thousands of jubilant PSG fans flooded onto the pitch, particularly from behind the goal area. Stewards were overwhelmed as supporters breached barriers to celebrate with players and grab mementos from the field. Some fans tore up chunks of the turf, while others dismantled the goal net.
UEFA charged the club with multiple offenses, including a mass pitch invasion, the use of fireworks and smoke bombs, the throwing of objects, damage to stadium property, and the display of an inappropriate banner.
In total, PSG was fined €148,000 (approximately $169,200 USD), with the largest penalty issued for the pitch invasion and the use of pyrotechnics.
Breakdown of UEFA's Sanctions on PSG
€100,000 for the pitch invasion and use of smoke bombs and fireworks
€30,000 for throwing objects
€10,000 for displaying an inappropriate message
€8,000 for property damage
UEFA also handed PSG a suspended ban on away ticket sales for one UEFA competition match, which will only take effect if further incidents occur within the next two years.
First Champions League Title Marred by Mayhem
PSG's commanding victory in the final marked a watershed moment for the club, finally capturing Europe's most prestigious trophy after years of heavy investment and near misses.
But the celebrations that followed turned violent and chaotic, both in Munich and back home in France.
In the aftermath of the win, wild scenes broke out across the country, particularly in Paris, where car horns, singing, and fireworks filled the streets.
The Champs-Élysées became the epicenter of the revelry, eventually erupting into clashes between fans and police.
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