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London’s Metropolitan Police said 53 arrests were made during the UEFA Champions League final at Wembley Stadium in London on Saturday. Five people were arrested for invading the pitch and the “majority of others for attempts to breach security,” the police force said in a statement. The pitch invasion occurred during the first minute of the game between Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund. Footage of the incident shows Borussia Dortmund midfielder Marcel Sabitzer helping to stop one of the invaders from running around the pitch. A spokesperson for Wembley Stadium condemned the pitch invaders. “It is illegal to enter the field of play at Wembley Stadium, and we strongly condemn the actions of those who interrupted the UEFA Champions League Final shortly after kick-off,” a Wembley Stadium spokesperson said in a statement issued Saturday. “All of the individuals have now been arrested. We will support the relevant authorities to ensure…