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Emergency meeting held over PSG vs Barcelona clash amid violent protests in France

PSG are due to face Barcelona in the Champions League at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday night…

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 4:12 PM
Emergency meeting held over PSG vs Barcelona clash amid violent protests in France
Key Things to Know
  • PSG's Champions League match against Barcelona will go ahead as scheduled despite violent nationwide protests.
  • French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez confirmed the decision following an emergency government meeting.
  • More than 2,000 arrests have been made across France amid widespread looting and unrest.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Champions League fixture between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona will proceed as scheduled on Tuesday at the Parc des Princes, French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez confirmed. The announcement followed an emergency government meeting discussing potential event cancellations after a weekend of violent protests and looting across France.

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