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Tens of thousands of Liverpool fans have gathered in Paris ahead of the Champions League final.
Supporters have braved half-term road chaos and huge queues at Dover as they travelled to France for the hotly anticipated clash with Real Madrid.
Liverpool’s marathon season – which saw them win the FA Cup, Carabao Cup and come within a point of the Premier League title – is set to reach an epic climax at the Stade de France tonight.
Red smoke flares have been seen, including by the Eiffel Tower
Liverpool fans in a bar near Gare du Nord in Paris
Fans have been gathering in Paris on Friday and Saturday, with red shirts a common sight in the French capital.
Smoke flares were seen being let off in the Friday sunshine, including in front of the Eiffel Tower as supporters got into the spirit.
Liverpool fans surrounded the Cours de Vincennes area in the southeast of the city, with smoke billowing into the air as flares were let off.
Supporters could be seen drinking and chanting in nearby pubs with traffic brought to a standstill.
A heavy police presence is in the area, including armed officers.
The match follows a marathon football season for Liverpool which saw them win the FA Cup, Carabao Cup and come within a point of the Premier League title
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