Incident on metro results in smoky exit for Paris Saint-Germain fans ahead of Champions League battle

TL;DR

Paris Saint-Germain fans faced a smoky exit from a metro train in Munich due to a pyro incident and were reportedly chased off by German fans ahead of their Champions League match against Bayern Munich.

Key points

PSG fans evacuated from metro due to smoke
Incident involved German fans forcing PSG supporters off train
German firefighters responded to the situation

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MUNICH, GERMANY - MAY 5 : PSG team player bus arrives at the Players' hotel while fans are waiting for them on May 5, 2026, Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany. (Photo by Glenn Gervot - PSG / PSG via Getty Images) | PSG via Getty Images RMC Sport journalist Arthur Perrot obtained video of an incident on a train headed to the Allianz Arena ahead of Bayern Munich’s Champions League showdown vs. Paris Saint-Germain. Per Perrot, some German fans forced PSG fans from the train car, while others had to get off the train due to excessive smoke, which was likely from a pyro that was lit off:

Very tense situation in the Munich metro heading toward the stadium. About fifteen Parisian supporters were chased off a train by German fans.Some Parisian metros also had to be evacuated due to excessive smoke in the cars. German firefighters made their way to the scene to check on things: The German firefighters are going to check that the metro is in working order. @RMCsport #RMCLive #FCBPSG Perrot checked back in with news that the train was now back in motion and headed to the stadium: The ultras’ metro in Paris has just set off again following the incident 7 kilometers from the stadium. We will update this story with any further news on the situation should it develop. *If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on Acast, Spotify, Apple, or any leading podcast distributor…*

Q&A

What caused the evacuation of PSG fans from the metro in Munich?

PSG fans were evacuated from the metro due to excessive smoke likely caused by a pyro that was lit off.

What happened to PSG fans on the train before the Bayern Munich match?

Some PSG fans were forced off the train by German fans, leading to a tense situation and evacuation due to smoke.

How did the authorities respond to the metro incident involving PSG fans?

German firefighters were dispatched to check the metro's condition following the evacuation of PSG fans.