Champions League final interrupted by pitch invaders after less than a minute

01 June 2024 , 20:47
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Champions League final interrupted by pitch invaders after less than a minute
Champions League final interrupted by pitch invaders after less than a minute

The Champions League final between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund at Wembley was interrupted by three pitch invaders on Saturday evening.

After less than a minute played, three men managed to evade security and make their way onto the pitch with the Madrid and Dortmund players.

Play was halted as security staff moved in the tackle the three men, while Dortmund midfielder Marcel Sabitzer also helped to detain one man who was brought down.

One of the pitch invaders also approached Madrid winger Vinicius Jr for a selfie. The same man also made his way to Jude Bellingham.

All three men were wearing T-shirts with the name ‘Mellstroy’, which is the name of a famous Russian internet streamer.

The incident cause a delay of two minutes before play was resumed.

Jude Bellingham of Real Madrid, field stormer takes photo during the UEFA Champions League Final between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid at Wembley Stadium qhiddkiqzidqeinv

The pitch invaders wore T-shirts with the name ‘Mellstroy’ (Shutterstock)

A pitch invader interrupts play at the beginning of the match

Play was stopped inside the first minute at Wembley (Reuters)

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A pitch invader was led away by security (AFP via Getty)

Pitch invader is seen during the match

Wembley security staff will face scrutiny over the quick pitch invasion (Reuters)

A pitch invader is is tackled by stewards during the UEFA Champions League final football match between Borussia Dortmund and Real Madrid, at Wembley stadium, in London

Pitch invader is detained by a steward helped by Borussia Dortmund’s Marcel Sabitzer during the match

David Wilson

Champions League, Real Madrid CF, Borussia Dortmund

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