Man City fans jump on bus stops and smash cars in wild treble celebrations
Manchester was turned sky blue last night and in wild scenes, fans partied in the streets to celebrate City’s Champions League triumph.
Rodri sealed Pep’s treble with a stunning strike in the 68th minute to ensure City defeated Inter Milan to seal a historic treble.
Supporters flooded Manchester city centre after the final whistle with some setting off flares in Piccadilly Gardens, as chants of ‘Champions of Europe’ rang around the streets following the 1-0 victory in Istanbul.
As police descended on the revellers to make sure proceedings ran without incident, one excited fan leaped onto the roof of a bus stop to get a better view of the carnival-like atmosphere.
One man was arrested for damage with a dramatic photo showing officers wrestling him to the ground.
A police vehicle was also smashed in the city centre amid all the excitement.
Some took the celebrations to the club’s Etihad Stadium, whilst the Love Factory fan zone on Dantzic Street where thousands had congregated all day continued to be a hive of activity long after full-time.
There, the final whistle was met with giant inflatables being launched into the crowd whilst pints of beer were seen being thrown in the air as fear turned to ecstasy.
It was reported that there was a sense of pandemonium at Mary D’s – the favoured haunt of City fans just opposite the stadium.
Fans reportedly climbed on tables, and threw drinks across the bar in delight, whilst at Mayfield Depot, ticker tape was let off as others looked on in a mixture of disbelief and elation.
The celebrations will continue on Monday as Pep and his winning side take an open bus tour through the city to welcome home their treble-winning heroes.
After the game, City tweeted: ‘We will be celebrating our Treble with an open-top bus parade through Manchester city centre on Monday. Can’t wait to see you all there!
‘Further details will follow tomorrow.’ Manchester council tweeted: ‘Congratulations to @ManCity on completing the treble!
‘To celebrate this historic season, a parade will take place on Monday evening – details about the parade will be shared on Sunday.’
Bev Craig, Leader of Manchester City Council, added: ‘Winning the treble, crowned with a historic first Champions League triumph, is an incredible achievement.
‘We extend our congratulations on behalf of the city to the club and its fans.
‘We’re sure the parade will be a joyous and unforgettable occasion as fans gather in the city centre to celebrate with the team a success which will resonate around the world and showcases once again Manchester’s huge sporting legacy.’
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