Arrests in Budapest after PSG and Arsenal fans clash, PSG fans tear-gassed by police in Paris

Before the UCL final, there were arrests in Budapest after PSG and Arsenal fans clash, and PSG fans were tear-gassed by police in Paris.

The 2026 Champions League Final had to be decided by penalties, Kai Havertz put Arsenal ahead six minutes in, before Ousmane Dembele levelled from the spot on 55 minutes.

Here’s how penalties played out:PSG 1-0 Arsenal – Goncalo Ramos (scored)PSG 1-1 Arsenal – Viktor Gyokeres (scored)PSG 2-1 Arsenal – Desire Doue (scored)PSG 2-1 Arsenal – Eberechi Eze (missed, stuttered run up, shoots wide)PSG 2-1 Arsenal – Nuno Mendes (saved)PSG 2-2 Arsenal – Declan Rice (scored)PSG 3-2 Arsenal – Achraf Hakimi (scored)PSG 3-3 Arsenal – Gabriel Martinelli (scored)PSG 4-3 Arsenal – Lucas Beraldo (scored)PSG 4-3 Arsenal – Gabriel (missed, sends it over the bar)

But as we said, there was trouble before, during and after the game, with police having to take action. Videos surfaced on social media on Friday night (29 May) showing trouble in Budapest with both fans clashing.

Police said in a statement, per The Athletic: “After midnight, a group of fans lit and threw flares in Kiraly Street, District VII, and several people got into a fight.

“A case has been opened against unknown perpetrators due to group disorder, within the framework of which the police are also analysing the camera footage, and the identification of the perpetrators is in progress.”

Three arrests included two Portuguese nationals and one British man on Friday after a fight broke out at the Champions League fan festival site, and have since been charged with disorderly conduct.

Police also state that a British male was arrested after he had climbed on to a car roof and damaged the vehicle.

A statement to The Athletic read: “At around 4 p.m., two Portuguese and a British man got into a fight at one of the gates of the Champions Festival. The police separated them and then took them into custody, where they were charged with disorderly conduct.”

Psg and Arsenal fans clashing last night… 👊 https://t.co/JmG59ZzglK

— Football Fights (@Footballfights) May 30, 2026

PSG and Arsenal fans fighting in the streets of Budapest last night ahead of the Champions League final. pic.twitter.com/sbSEH0RRan

— Tommo (@Only1tommo) May 30, 2026

🚨💥 Clashes in Budapest last night between PSG and Arsenal ahead of today’s Champions League League final! 😳 pic.twitter.com/3LWyRPatD6

— Ultras Clips (@ultras_clips) May 30, 2026

Ahead of the game, it was revealed that Budapest had been preparing for its largest single-day police deployment with nearly 4,000 officers on standby, with tens of thousands of fans expected to turn up without tickets., according to newkerala.com.

– 4,000 police deployed for security– 100,000 visiting fans expected– 800 flight movements at Budapest Airport– Separate fan zones for Arsenal and PSG supporters

Premières tensions près du Parc des Princes à Paris.

Mouvement de foule après des tirs de feux d’artifice contre la police qui a répliqué avec du gaz lacrymogène.#PSG #PSGARS #Arsenal #UCLfinal pic.twitter.com/h66wsFmmyH

— Luc Auffret (@LucAuffret) May 30, 2026

La situation se tend autour du Parc des Princes à Paris.

La police multiplie les charges et utilisation de gaz lacrymogène pour disperser les groupes de supporters.#PSG #PSGARS #Arsenal #UCLfinal pic.twitter.com/kTh7l4TPQp

— Luc Auffret (@LucAuffret) May 30, 2026

Intervention de la police avec nombreux coups de matraque pour disperser un groupe de supporters près du Parc des Princes.#PSG #PSGARS #Arsenal #UCLfinal pic.twitter.com/PBQZlELxhN

— Luc Auffret (@LucAuffret) May 30, 2026

Des barricades commencent à être dressées à l’aide de vélos dans les rues près du Parc des Princes à Paris.

Multiple intervention de la BRAV-M.#PSG #PSGARS #Arsenal #UCLfinal pic.twitter.com/K0aMYS2KQP

— Luc Auffret (@LucAuffret) May 30, 2026

La situation dégénère près du Parc des Princes après la victoire du PSG.

Plusieurs départs de feux. Charge de la police pour faire intervenir les pompiers.#PSG #PSGARS #Arsenal #UCLfinal #Paris pic.twitter.com/30fCdZcfTV

— Luc Auffret (@LucAuffret) May 30, 2026

@LucAuffret tweeted (Translated from French): “First tensions near the Parc des Princes in Paris. Crowd movement after fireworks shots fired at the police, who responded with tear gas.

“The situation is heating up around the Parc des Princes in Paris. Police are multiplying charges and the use of tear gas to disperse groups of supporters.

“Police intervention with numerous baton blows to disperse a group of supporters near the Parc des Princes.

“Barricades are beginning to be erected using bicycles in the streets near the Parc des Princes in Paris. Multiple interventions by the BRAV-M.

“The situation is escalating near the Parc des Princes after PSG’s victory. Multiple fires breaking out. Police charge to allow firefighters to intervene.”

Tensions autour du Parc des Princes pendant la finale de Ligue des Champions.

Les policiers pris à parti suite à une tentative d’interpellation.#PSGARS pic.twitter.com/PkCZaBIb7M

— CLPRESS / Agence de presse (@CLPRESSFR) May 30, 2026

Tensions au abords du Parc des Princes entre supporters sans billets et policiers.

Charge de la police suite à tirs de mortiers d’artifices.#PSGARS pic.twitter.com/R3O13RZOKm

— CLPRESS / Agence de presse (@CLPRESSFR) May 30, 2026

Nouvelle charge de la police aux abords du Parc des Princes après des tirs de mortier d’artifice.

Des supporters du PSG sans billet se sont regroupés aux alentours du Parc des Princes, où la finale de la Ligue des Champion est retransmise. pic.twitter.com/6YcY02SpMV

— CLPRESS / Agence de presse (@CLPRESSFR) May 30, 2026

Les supporters du Paris Saint-Germain présents aux abords du Parc des Princes exultent sur l’égalisation d’Ousmane Dembélé.

Tir de grenade lacrymogène pour disperser tout le monde.#PSGARS pic.twitter.com/mnedwYdxyi

— CLPRESS / Agence de presse (@CLPRESSFR) May 30, 2026

CLPRESS / Agence de presse (@CLPRESSFR) tweeted throughout the day: “Tensions around the Parc des Princes during the Champions League final. Police officers targeted following an attempted arrest.

“Tensions at the edges of the Parc des Princes between ticketless supporters and police. Police charge following shots of fireworks mortars.

“New police charge near the Parc des Princes after fireworks mortar shots. PSG supporters without tickets have gathered around the Parc des Princes, where the Champions League final is being broadcast.

“Paris Saint-Germain supporters present near the Parc des Princes are jubilant over Ousmane Dembélé’s equaliser. Tear gas grenade fired to disperse everyone.

Les supporters du Paris Saint-Germain présents aux abords du Parc des Princes exultent sur l’égalisation d’Ousmane Dembélé.

Tir de grenade lacrymogène pour disperser tout le monde.#PSGARS pic.twitter.com/mnedwYdxyi

— CLPRESS / Agence de presse (@CLPRESSFR) May 30, 2026

L’ambiance reste tendue aux abords du Parc des Princes entre les supporters du Paris Saint-Germain et les forces de l’ordre, alors que la seconde période de la prolongation de la finale de LDC vient de débuter. pic.twitter.com/eQyAeLfvvM

— CLPRESS / Agence de presse (@CLPRESSFR) May 30, 2026

Intervention de la police aux abords du Parc des Princes pour disperser les supporters du PSG après la victoire du Paris Saint-Germain en finale de LDC.#PSGARS pic.twitter.com/krXvIVcj6T

— CLPRESS / Agence de presse (@CLPRESSFR) May 30, 2026

La joie aura de courte durée sur les Champs-Élysées : la situation dégénère.

Le PSG remporte la Ligue des champions 2026 ⚽️ face à Arsenal.#France #Paris #30mai2026 #PSGArsenal #UCLfinal pic.twitter.com/hXeINBQjtw

— AnthoZ (@AnthoDepe) May 30, 2026

@CLPRESSFR continued: “The atmosphere remains tense around the Parc des Princes between Paris Saint-Germain supporters and law enforcement forces, as the second half of extra time in the Champions League final has just begun.

“Police intervention near the Parc des Princes to disperse PSG supporters after Paris Saint-Germain’s victory in the Champions League final.

“Trash cans and shared bikes are set on fire on the sidelines of the celebrations for PSG’s second victory in the Champions League final. A resident tries to intervene.

“PSG supporters are sporting jerseys emblazoned with “Fu*k Arsenal 2026” during the celebrations for Paris Saint-Germain’s second Champions League title.

“The situation is deteriorating around the Parc des Princes, where numerous barricades of burned bicycles have been erected on the sidelines of the celebrations for PSG’s victory in the Champions League final.

“Police intervention near the Parc des Princes: law enforcement disperses PSG supporters to allow firefighters to extinguish burning bicycle barricades, following the club’s victory in the Champions League final.”

🔴🇫🇷⚽ FLASH – Les CRS ont chargé la foule qui attaquait un abri bus. (Le Figaro)pic.twitter.com/ASLu3Dm5PV

— Jon De Lorraine (@jon_delorraine) May 30, 2026

Des poubelles et vélos en libre service sont incendiés en marge des célébrations de la seconde victoire du PSG en finale de LDC. Une habitante tente de s’interposer.#PSGARS #TeamPSG pic.twitter.com/3psl3NIzjd

— CLPRESS / Agence de presse (@CLPRESSFR) May 30, 2026

Des supporters du PSG arborent des maillots floqués « Fu*k Arsenal 2026 » pendant les célébrations du deuxième titre du Paris Saint-Germain en Ligue des Champions. pic.twitter.com/vCyE43XENF

— CLPRESS / Agence de presse (@CLPRESSFR) May 30, 2026

La situation dégénère aux abords du Parc des Princes où de nombreuses barricades de vélos incendiés sont érigées en marge des célébrations de la victoire du PSG en finale de la LDC. pic.twitter.com/YRSVp2RwxS

— CLPRESS / Agence de presse (@CLPRESSFR) May 30, 2026

Intervention de la police aux abords du Parc des Princes : les forces de l’ordre dispersent les supporters du PSG pour permettre aux pompiers d’éteindre les barricades de vélos incendiés, après la victoire du club en finale de la Ligue des Champions.#PSGARS #TeamPSG pic.twitter.com/ZgmDAwZ7gc

— CLPRESS / Agence de presse (@CLPRESSFR) May 30, 2026