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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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