Budapest police are still piecing together the details of a violent clash that erupted in the early hours of Saturday, when roughly thirty supporters of Arsenal and Paris Saint‑Germain confronted each other on Kiraly Street in the city's seventh district.
A night of unrest in Budapest
Video from the scene shows the two groups exchanging blows while flares were set off, creating a chaotic spectacle that alarmed local residents and drew a swift response from law enforcement.
The incident, which took place in the 7th district, prompted the BRFK 7th District Police Department to open a case of gang‑related violence, as officers worked to identify those responsible.
Authorities have confirmed that nearly four thousand police officers will be on standby for the Champions League final, marking the largest single‑day police deployment in Hungary's history.
Deputy national police chief Zoltan Janos Kuczik said the operation has been in the planning stages for more than a year, with security measures scaled up to handle the influx of tens of thousands of fans who are expected to arrive without tickets.
Among those taken into custody were two Portuguese nationals and a British citizen, all charged with disorderly conduct; one of the arrests involved a man who climbed onto the roof of a parked car and damaged the vehicle.
The fan festival site, set up ahead of the final, became the focal point of the disturbance, but officials stress that the overall event remains under tight control.
With the final still days away, police say they are prepared to adjust their strategy in real time, ensuring public safety while allowing the football spectacle to proceed.