Fans rush Wembley Stadium forward of Champions League ultimate
Fans have rushed past security guards and forced their way inside Wembley Stadium ahead of the Champions League final tonight between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund.
Shocking footage shows a large group of people jumping over fences and pushing through ticket stalls at the iconic London stadium.
It comes despite a £5million ring of steel defence which was put in place to avoid a repeat of England’s Euro 2020 day of shame.
To add to the mayhem, a series of pitch invaders were also seen running across the turf unchallenged after kick-off.
One of the people who ran on to the pitch stopped to take a selfie with Real Madrid star Vinicius Junior.
![Here is a look at some of the fans who rushed past security to make their way inside Wembley](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/01/20/85601357-13484181-image-a-19_1717270418546.jpg)
Here is a look at some of the fans who rushed past security to make their way inside Wembley
![A £5million ring of steel defence was put in place to avoid a repeat of England's Euro 2020 day of shame](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/01/20/85601055-13484181-image-a-21_1717270543161.jpg)
A £5million ring of steel defence was put in place to avoid a repeat of England’s Euro 2020 day of shame
![Fans can be seen causing mayhem as they rush past security in a bid to enter the stadium](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/01/20/85601553-13484181-image-a-22_1717270761755.jpg)
Fans can be seen causing mayhem as they rush past security in a bid to enter the stadium
![Another look at the mad rush caused by fans as they push through the ticket stalls at the Club Wembley main entrance](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/01/20/85601547-13484181-image-a-23_1717270782309.jpg)
Another look at the mad rush caused by fans as they push through the ticket stalls at the Club Wembley main entrance
Two invaders were quickly removed by Wembley Stadium security staff, but then another person ran onto field to the visible annoyance of some players.
It took four security staff to apprehend the last invader, marking a shaky start to tonight’s huge match.
Madrid are aiming to win a record-extending 15th European Cup, while Borussia Dortmund are going for its second Champions League title.
![A large group of people can be seen in the video gathering before they make their rush inside](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/01/20/85601541-13484181-image-a-29_1717271010630.jpg)
A large group of people can be seen in the video gathering before they make their rush inside
![Security was ramped up ahead of tonight's Champions League final in London](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/01/20/85601525-13484181-image-a-25_1717270815360.jpg)
Security was ramped up ahead of tonight’s Champions League final in London
![Police dogs outside the streets of Wembley are held by two policemen](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/01/20/85601523-13484181-image-a-24_1717270809703.jpg)
Police dogs outside the streets of Wembley are held by two policemen
![Police officers on horses pictured as people attempt to get into Wembley Stadium before the match](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/01/20/85601529-13484181-image-a-26_1717270851834.jpg)
Police officers on horses pictured as people attempt to get into Wembley Stadium before the match
![Security was ramped up ahead of tonight's final after the mayhem at Euro 2020](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/06/01/20/85601527-13484181-image-a-28_1717270880511.jpg)
Security was ramped up ahead of tonight’s final after the mayhem at Euro 2020