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PSG players return to pitch 20 minutes after Bayern win to celebrate with away fans

Muted on-field, party with the supporters.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated May 61 min read
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What happened: Twenty minutes after their Champions League semifinal second-leg win at Bayern Munich, PSG's players returned to the pitch to dance and chant with the traveling away end. Video shared by journalist @jdesparisiens captured the squad celebrating directly with supporters after initially leaving the field. The moment came after PSG sealed a place in the Budapest final against Arsenal.

Why it matters: The scene drew attention because PSG had kept on-pitch celebrations notably muted at full time, with no flares, no pitch-running, and a measured response from the bench. Returning later to chant with the away section frames the night as a stepping stone rather than a destination, consistent with Luis Enrique's stated intent to chase a second European title. It also feeds the narrative tension with Arsenal supporters watching from afar before the final.

What to watch: Attention turns to the Budapest final against Arsenal later this month, with both clubs now in full preparation mode. Watch for PSG's domestic rotation in the run-up and any fitness updates from the Bayern leg.

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