- Game stopped in the first minute
- Multiple pitch invaders
- Marcel Sabitzer pushed one over
WHAT HAPPENED?
The European showdown at Wembley was disrupted almost immediately after kick-off by multiple pitch invaders, enforcing an early pause as Borussia Dortmund lined up against Real Madrid.
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WHAT THE FANS ARE SAYING
@KopitesForever joked on X: “That pitch invader has so much time in the middle of the park. Wembley’s security has the same midfield as United’s.”
@JoeHarakis also questioned the security team at Wembley, writing: “Doesn’t say much for the Wembley security team that 30 seconds into the Champions League final there’s a pitch invader, followed by a period of 2 mins where another 2 people invaded the pitch.”
Meanwhile, @AdamsEdema added: “You get a ticket to enter Wembley to watch a #UCLfinaljust to become a pitch invader??? Nah you have serious problems for real.”
@JacobsBen said: “Marcel Sabitzer making the first tackle of the #UCLFinal… on a pitch invader, just 30 seconds in.”
@peds9421 wasn’t happy with the disruptors, writing: “They gotta rough up the pitch invader rn. This is some bullsh*t”.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
The pitch invaders made sure to make their presence known. One was seen imitating Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘SIUUU’ celebration, while another tried to snap a selfie with Real’s Vinicius Jr.
DID YOU KNOW?
The stunt appears to be the work of a Russian streamer called Mellstroy, who allegedly offered £300,000 to anyone who ran onto the pitch with his name on their back.
🚨🇷🇺 A Russian streamer called Mellstroy set out an open offer to anyone who runs on the pitch during the UCL final with his name on the back of a shirt would win £300k
This fan will receive a permanent ban from all football stadiums in Europe but has just won himself £300k 💰 pic.twitter.com/eceeEQPHwt
— Janty (@CFC_Janty) June 1, 2024
WHAT NEXT FOR UEFA?
This isn’t the first time a Champions League final has been disrupted by pitch invaders. In 2019, the all-English contest between Liverpool and Tottenham was paused when American influencer Kinsey Wolanksi entered the field. Clearly, UEFA has a problem with stopping these stunts from taking place.
