Uefa issued an apology on Saturday to the fans who were affected by the events surrounding the Champions League final after ticket fraud and crowd trouble marred the showpiece event at the Stade de France in Paris.
The match was delayed by more than 30 minutes after officers forcefully held back people trying to enter the Stade de France while riot police also sprayed tear gas on fans, including children.
“Uefa wishes to sincerely apologise to all spectators who had to experience or witness frightening and distressing events in the build-up to the Uefa Champions League final … on a night which should have been a celebration of European club football,” the organisation said in a statement on Friday.
“No football fan should be put in that situation and it must not happen again.”
Much of the blame was placed on Liverpool fans by France's Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin but he acknowledged police were caught off guard by several hundred local “delinquents” who turned up to cause trouble.
Uefa commissioned an independent report earlier this week.
On Friday, the governing body of European football outlined its scope as it seeks to establish a timeline of events, examine operational plans, assess roles and responsibilities, and the response to events inside and outside the stadium.
“The review will engage with Uefa and all relevant stakeholders, including, but not limited to, fan groups … the finalist clubs themselves, general spectators, the French Football Federation, the police and other public national and local authorities, and the stadium operator,” it said.
Real Madrid had demanded answers from organisers over measures taken to protect supporters while Liverpool chief executive Billy Hogan had reiterated a call for an investigation, saying they had written to Uefa and raised specific questions.
Real Madrid won Saturday's final 1-0 to win a record-extending 14th European Cup.
Real Madrid Champions League celebrations — in pictures
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Karim Benzema and Marcelo carry the Champions League trophy at at Catedral de la Almudena as Real Madrid celebrate with an open top bus parade. Reuters -
Real Madrid players pose with the Champions League and La Liga trophies outside the Catedral de la Almudena. Reuters -
Real Madrid supporters celebrate at Cibeles square while awaiting their team's arrival. Getty -
Real Madrid supporters celebrate while awaiting the team's arrival at Cibeles square. Getty -
Real Madrid fans gather at Cibeles square to celebrate their team's 14th European Cup. AFP -
Real Madrid players offer their 14th European Cup trophy to the Virgin of La Almudena at La Almudena Chatedral. EPA -
Real Madrid supporters celebrate while awaiting their team's arrival at Cibeles square. Getty -
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti waves from the regional government headquarters in Madrid. AFP -
Real Madrid celebrate with the Champions League and La Liga trophies at the regional government headquarters in Madrid. AFP -
Real Madrid players on an open-top bus during the trophy parade in front of the City Hall in Madrid. AP -
Real Madrid players on an open-top bus during the trophy parade in front of the City Hall in Madrid. AP -
Real Madrid player Marcelo holds the trophy next to the Cibeles statue during the trophy parade. AP -
Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti and his players enjoy the open top bus parade. EPA -
Real Madrid players Thibaut Courtois, Luka Modric, Marco Asensio, and Marcelo celebrate on an open top bus with the Champions League trophy. Reuters -
Marcelo kisses the fountain of Cybele during the victory parade. Reuters -
Real Madrid players Marcelo, Luka Modric, Marco Asensio, and goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois during an open top bus parade. EPA -
Real Madrid fans pack the streets during the victory parade. Reuters -
Real Madrid players celebrate on an open-top bus after winning the Champions League. Getty -
Real Madrid players wave from an open-top bus at the Cibeles square in Madrid. AFP -
Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema celebrates with teammates from an open-top bus during a parade through the streets of Madrid. AFP -
Real Madrid's Thibaut Courtois and teammates celebrate in the Santiago Bernabeu after winning the Champions League. Reuters -
Real Madrid players celebrate with the Champions League trophy in the Santiago Bernabeu. Reuters -
Carlo Ancelotti waves as he walks on the pitch with his players during the club's celebration of their 14th European Cup at the Santiago Bernabeu. AFP -
Marcelo is tossed in the air by teammates during the club's celebration of their 14th European Cup at the Santiago Bernabeu. AFP -
Gareth Bale during celebrations at Santiago Bernabeu after Real Madrid won Champions League. Getty -
Karim Benzema holds the trophy during celebrations at Santiago Bernabeu. Getty
