PSG-Barcelona Match in Champions League to Go Ahead Amid Shock over France’s Violent Unrest – WTOP News
French officials say the Champions League match will proceed as planned while police prepare a robust security deployment after more than 2,000 arrests in protests.
- The French Interior minister confirmed Tuesday's Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona will proceed as planned at the Parc des Princes, despite weekend violence and looting across the country.
- Interior minister Laurent acknowledged authorities "lost control" in major cities on Saturday, with violence targeting public buildings and businesses, leading to more than 2,000 arrests.
- French Prime Minister Lecornu ordered "very limited" and "localized" curfews to prevent rioting, while French President Emmanuel Macron asked Laurent to remain in his post during the emergency.
- Tuesday's match at the Parc des Princes requires robust security deployment as Macron instructed Laurent to investigate planning failures and intelligence gaps that contributed to the violence.
- Wednesday's game between Lille and Galatasaray proceeds as scheduled despite weekend vandalism in the northern city, as European competitions planned this week remain unaffected by the unrest.
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One week after their success in the Champions League on the Manchester City Lawn, the Parisians received, on Tuesday at the Parc des Princes, a Catalan formation guided by Lamine Yamal.
On Tuesday, the Champions League will hit Paris Saint-Germain against FC Barcelona. However, the other matches also have it in themselves.
The two best European teams of the moment meet Tuesday night (21h) at the Parc des Princes in the Champions League. The PSG, double holder of the title, has been receiving an irresistible Barça since the beginning of the season. Live this shock at the top with us. - IN DIRECT - PSG-Barcelone: a new gala poster for the Parisians in the Champions League (Sports).
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