What happened to social distancing? 5,000 PSG fans pack into their Parc des Princes ground to watch the Champions League final with flares and chanting… and there’s smokebombs and songs outside too
- Swathes of Paris Saint-Germain supporters have gathered outside the ground
- The French giants are in their first ever Champions League final on Sunday
- Should they beat Bayern Munich, it will be their first European triumph ever
- 5,000 fans watched from inside the stadium for the mammoth contest
Paris Saint-Germain fans have gathered in their numbers in the French capital as the club chased the first ever Champions League triumph in their history against Bayern Munich in Lisbon.
The Champions League final is being played behind closed doors at the Estadio da Luz in Portugal as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, but PSG fans are showing their support back home.
Hoards of fans have been pictured gathered outside the club’s Parc des Princes stadium on Sunday, with flares set off, flags on display and loud drums being played by the French champion’s ultras.
Paris Saint-Germain fans have gathered outside the Parc des Princes stadium on Sunday
The French outfit are in their first ever Champions League final and looking for their first win
The French club’s ultras gathered in huge numbers outside the ground for the big game
Meanwhile, 5,000 supporters were allowed to watch the game from inside the club’s ground
Football is being played behind closed doors due to the increased risk of the spread of the deadly disease, and the images of fans grouped together outside the ground may provide cause for concern, with France having the fourth-highest infection rate across Europe at the time of writing.
5,000 supporters have also been allowed to watch the game inside the stadium during the momentous occasion on Sunday, with pictures showing that most fans were close together to watch the game.
Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Co. are looking to guide the French outfit to their first Champions League triumph in the club’s history as they take on Bayern Munich.
Fireworks are let off in the build up to the European final on Sunday evening, played in Lisbon
Two Paris-Saint Germain fans are pictured wearing face masks ahead of the mammoth game
Flags were waved, drums were played and flares were set off by the club’s ultras
One fan poses for a selfie with his flag as masses of fans gathered outside the stadium
Fans gather outside the Parc des Princes as anticipation built for the Champions League final
French anti-riot policemen stand on guard near the Arc de Triomphe amid the mass gatherings
France currently has the fourth-highest coronavirus infection rate across Europe
The Ligue 1 champions have looked strong in the mini-tournament in Lisbon, seeing off Atalanta and RB Leipzig to reach the competition’s final for the first time.
Bayern Munich, meanwhile, have been in tremendous form in Europe this season, and were excellent when they beat Barcelona 8-2 in the quarter finals last week.