Fans attempt to force way into Champions League final despite £5m ring of steel

But there was also trouble outside Wembley Stadium, with the Daily Mail reporting fans rushed the entrances and tried to get past security ahead of the match. A large group of people charged towards the entrance for Club Wembley.

They were pushed back and turned away by police and security. A group of hooded men also appeared to attempt to rush the entrances, with some even getting past an initial line of security before being pushed back.

Supporters were also spotted fighting outside the stadium, with horseback police rushing in alongside riot officers to deal with the incidents. Those incidents come after the FA pumped £5m into a ‘ring of steel’ security operation.

With 2,500 security stewards employed, it was the largest operation in the stadium’s history. Enhanced ticket checks were also put in place, while Wembley’s doors were all strengthened with additional magnetic lock systems.

Additional fences and gates were also put in place, while CCTV was beefed up significantly. A second security control room manned by 18 officers was opened, with a special remit on the stadium’s perimeter.

The FA have also invested in providing body cameras for their stewards, as well as additional training and vetting for those them employ. In a statement, Metropolitan Police commander Louise Puddefoot confirmed a number of arrests had been made.

“We are confident that the overwhelming majority of attempts to unlawfully gain access to Wembley this evening were unsuccessful thanks to the efforts of officers, stewards and other stadium staff,” Puddefoot said.

“Officers have made 53 arrests at Wembley – five for pitch invasion and the majority of others for attempts to breach security. There is a robust policing operation in place to suppir Wembley staff.

“Videos shared online showing groups running into enrances do not neccessarily represent successful attempts to enter the stadium. There are typically multiple further levels of security beyond an initial entrance.”

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