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Manchester United pulled off a dramatic win against Chelsea to lift the Champions League trophy in Moscow last night.
But the event was marred by violence both in Russia and at home.
In West London, police in riot gear clashed with scores of Chelsea fans near the club's Stamford Bridge ground.
One witness claimed the trouble started after an unmarked police car collided with a fan as it tried to make its was through a crowd of drunken supporters near Fulham Broadway underground station.
"Suddenly about 50 of them just attacked the police car, they were trying to rip the lights off and get inside," the witness said.
"It was terrifying. Then it all kicked off into a riot.
"There were about 800 Chelsea fans and only about 50 police.
"I saw them firing tear gas into the crowd, then the police charged at them with batons."
Gangs of thugs, including a several young women, hurled glasses, bottles and even metal dustbins in ugly scenes around Fulham Broadway Station.
Several officers were seen retreating with blood pouring from their faces after receiving blows, and at least a dozen Chelsea supporters, both male and female, were being treated by paramedics on the pavement.
Peace was eventually restored shortly after midnight.
There were also reports of isolated post-match clashes between Chelsea and Manchester United fans in Moscow.
Police said there had been skirmishes involving supporters and local Russian youths, but heavy rain helped to keep trouble to a minimum.
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