French authorities are braced for an influx of more than 50,000 Liverpool supporters as Paris prepares for the Champions League final.
The Reds will aim for a seventh European Cup triumph on Saturday week when they take on Spanish giants Real Madrid at the Stade de France.
Both teams will officially have 20,000 fans present inside the stadium, which has a capacity of 75,000 for the fixture, although it is likely Liverpool in particular will have a much greater number of supporters present.
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And plans are being put in place to build a temporary zone to help house the arrival of between 50,000 and 60,000 Reds fans, many of which will not have tickets for the match.
While details are only expected to be confirmed early next week, reports in French news outlet L'Equipe have indicated Real Madrid supporters will be housed near to the stadium while Liverpool supporters will instead be encouraged to gather at a huge reception area on the Cours de Vincennes, which is to the east of the capital.
The report claims two giant screens will be installed with food trucks and alcohol also available. UEFA will pay for the fan zones, and is also hosting trophy experience events at Place Victor Hugo near the Stade de France and at the Place de l'Hotel de Ville near the centre of Paris.
Paris was given just three months to prepare for hosting the event after the final was switched from St Petersburg following Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February. Venues are normally given 18 months to prepare by UEFA.
