Kvaratskhelia suffered a serious injury in PSG’s victory over Barcelona and could miss the rest of the season

Riana Gegiu

21 October 2026, 13:28

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Foto: Facebook/ Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

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PSG received very bad news after their 4-2 victory over Barcelona in the third round of the league phase of the UEFA Champions League. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia suffered a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee and is set to undergo surgery in the coming days.

The Georgian footballer was injured in the 59th minute following a challenge with defender Xavi Espart. Kvaratskhelia fell to the ground in considerable pain and could not continue the match, being helped off the pitch by the medical staff.

Initial information pointed to a possible ligament injury, and PSG confirmed the diagnosis on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. His recovery period will be a lengthy one, meaning the forward risks missing the rest of the season.

Paris Saint-Germain also lost two other players in the match against Barcelona. Ousmane Dembélé suffered an injury to his left thigh, while captain Marquinhos has a problem with his right thigh. Both will follow a recovery program in the coming weeks.

However, Kvaratskhelia’s injury is the most serious for PSG. The Georgian is valued at €140 million by Transfermarkt and is one of the team’s most important players.

Context: shortly before the PSG–Barcelona clash, FC Barcelona called for sanctions following a banner displayed by Parisian fans

Before the Champions League match at the Parc des Princes, FC Barcelona announced that it would file a complaint with UEFA following a display put on by PSG supporters. The banner, titled “The Parisian Massacre,” depicted a masked character wearing the French champions’ jersey, holding a chainsaw and destroying the Catalan club’s emblem.

The incident took place moments before kickoff, in a tense atmosphere, and Barcelona said it had reported the situation to the UEFA observer present at the stadium. The Catalan club also called for the removal of several signs bearing insulting messages directed at Barcelona, including “Puta Barça,” while UEFA was expected to decide whether to open disciplinary proceedings against PSG.