Ousmane Dembélé told supporters gathered at the base of the Eiffel Tower that Paris St Germain will go after a third straight Champions League crown next season, as the city marked consecutive European triumphs.
Standing before the trophy they lifted after beating Arsenal on Saturday, the forward thanked the crowd and promised, “We’ll be back next year with the third one,” while chants and dancing accompanied Daft Punk’s “One More Time.”
There was a noticeably relaxed feel to the celebrations as brief showers moved on and sunshine took over. That contrast stood out against the darker scenes overnight, when clashes linked to post-match celebrations across the capital left more than 200 people injured and one person dead.
Quick facts
- Ousmane Dembélé addressed fans at the Eiffel Tower during PSG’s celebration.
- He said PSG will target a third consecutive Champions League title next season.
- The trophy on display was secured against Arsenal on Saturday.
- Overnight violence across the city left over 200 people injured and one killed.
- PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi urged fans to celebrate calmly and protect the city.
- Players visited the Champs de Mars before an official meeting with President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace.
Qatari club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi asked fans to maintain the upbeat atmosphere and keep things under control, saying, “Celebrate calmly tonight. Protect our city, that’s very important.”
PSG’s squad then headed to the Champs de Mars, the large open area beneath the Eiffel Tower, before an official stop at the Élysée Palace for a meeting with President Emmanuel Macron.
Fans also shared their emotions from the parade route. Mathias Oumraou said he had to be there after calling it “the best night” of his life in Paris, while Cheyenne Barbachou admitted she could barely believe PSG had won back-to-back.
“It’s incredible,” Barbachou said as the celebrations continued in the city that had just lived through another night of European glory.
