Published 10:34 IST, August 24th 2020
PSG vs Bayern: Unrest in French capital as Neymar and co. suffer defeat in UCL final
PSG vs Bayern: Wild scenes were recorded in Paris after PSG suffered a heartbreaking defeat to the Bundesliga giants in the Champions League final.
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For second game running, Paris Saint-Germain fans defied COVID-19 guidelines in Paris as a reported 5,000 fans gared out Parc des Princes, celebrating ir team's first-ever appearance in a Champions League final. However, unlike semi-final's victory chants, fan celebrations were dealt a major blow on Sunday as PSG lost to Bayern 0-1, ironically due to a goal from former PSG youth star Kingsley Coman.
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PSG fans create havoc in Paris
Things soon went sour in Paris as disappointed fans vented ir frustrations by causing unrest in city. Ims from after match started flooding social media where enrd fans can be seen vandalising vehicles and government property. Pictures of thrashed vehicles and damd dustbins started making rounds on internet as fans rallied along streets. This, unsurprisingly, led to a scuffle between police and some section of fans outside PSG's home stadium.
Officers were reportedly forced to use tear gas on youngsters who were mselves armed with fireworks and flares. Several videos showed police vans being pelted by fans.
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PSG vs Bayern Munich highlights
Meanwhile, in Lisbon, PSG suffered a tough loss to Bayern Munich. Despite starting game with confidence, Parisians found m chasing shadows for much of second half. Bayern controlled tie right from start of second period to final whistle. Kingsley Coman made Bayern's dominance count after he directed his header past outstretched arms of Keylor Navas into far post. Joshua Kimmich did well to find Frenchman in for a simple header.
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59th-minute goal only compounded PSG's misery as y failed to match Bundesliga giants' energy in middle of park, at times appearing lost with ball in possession. French champions did carve out a couple of chances but failed to beat Manuel Neuer, who was outstanding between sticks.
This is Bayern's sixth Champions League trophy, which also secured second treble season in ir history. last time Bayern won a treble was back in 2012/13 when legendary coach Jupp Heynckes led formidable Bavarians.
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(Im Credits: Champions League Tter Handle)
10:34 IST, August 24th 2020