Three pitch invaders in the first minute of Champions League final were gunning for €320k – report

Last night, Real Madrid secured a resounding 2-0 victory over their opponents in the Champions League final at Wembley Stadium. While the match itself was a testament to Real Madrid’s dominance on the field, the night was also marked by a series of unexpected events that unfolded almost immediately after the game began.

Within just 20 seconds of the starting whistle, a pitch invader was seen sprinting onto the field. The television broadcast quickly cut away from the scene, leaving viewers at home in the dark about the full extent of the disruption. However, reports have since emerged detailing a more chaotic scenario than initially apparent.

According to eyewitness accounts and multiple reports, including those from the Spanish channel El Chiringuito, a total of three pitch invaders breached security within the first minute of the game. These individuals were forcibly removed by stadium security, but not before causing a significant distraction. El Chiringuito further revealed that a Russian streamer had offered 320,000 euros to anyone willing to invade the pitch with his name emblazoned on their shirt. This financial incentive reportedly spurred the quick succession of invaders.

The Athletic’s Mario Cortegana provided additional insights into the bizarre incident. He reported that the first two invaders sought to take selfies with prominent players Vinicius Junior and Jude Bellingham.

The game was stopped for a significant amount of time due to the action of the pitch invaders on Saturday night (Photo via Mario Cortegana)

The third invader, however, seemed to have no specific aim other than to “make fun of everyone.” Cortegana also noted that the security response was notably slow, which allowed the invaders more time on the pitch than might typically be expected in such a high-profile event.

Despite the early disruption, Real Madrid maintained their focus and delivered a performance befitting their illustrious history in the Champions League. The match’s outcome, a 2-0 victory, reinforced their standing as one of Europe’s premier football clubs. However, the unusual pitch invader incident added an unexpected twist to what was otherwise a display of footballing excellence.

In conclusion, while Real Madrid’s triumph will be the lasting memory of the night, the pitch invasion serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of live sports events. The security breach at such a critical match highlights the ongoing challenges faced by organizers in ensuring the safety and integrity of major sporting events.