Paris erupted in celebration this Sunday. The day after its victory against Arsenal In the Champions League final, Paris Saint-Germain began their parade at the Champ de Mars, presenting the trophy to fans at the foot of the Eiffel Tower. The Parisian delegation arrived at the site in the late afternoon, greeted by approximately 100,000 supporters gathered to welcome the players and their second consecutive European title.
The players return from Budapest
The European champions returned to Paris after their victory in the final on Saturday night in Budapest. PSG captain Marquinhos and Nasser Al-Khelaïfi were seen disembarking from the plane with the Champions League trophy, before the players and staff headed towards the Champ de Mars. The Parisian team bus was escorted by a large procession of supporters, many on scooters, to the area around the École Militaire.
A setup designed for a massive celebration
The Champ de Mars was transformed to host a large, free public celebration. The site opened at 2 p.m., with an expected capacity of between 90,000 and 100,000 people. The players were to cross the Champ de Mars on a 450-meter-long proscenium, with the Eiffel Tower as a backdrop, before presenting the trophy to the Parisian public. Musical performances and highlights of the season were planned before and during the team's arrival.
The Élysée Palace, then the Parc des Princes
The parade on the Champ de Mars is just the first step in the celebrations. After this public gathering, the team will be received at the Élysée Palace. The festivities will then continue at the Parc des Princes stadium for an evening reserved for supporters, with tickets distributed free of charge to club season ticket holders.
