PSG Disciplinary Probe Opens as Barcelona File Chainsaw Banner Complaint
Barcelona lodged a formal complaint with UEFA on Wednesday following the display of a violent banner by Paris Saint-Germain supporters prior to their Champions League fixture at the Parc des Princes. The submission targets a Halloween-themed display featuring a masked figure cutting through the Catalan club’s crest with a chainsaw during PSG’s 4-2 victory.
UEFA Disciplinary Panel Reviews Parc des Princes Incidents
European football’s governing body faces an investigation into spectator conduct and non-sporting messages under its disciplinary regulations. The post-match fallout arrives alongside severe squad setbacks for Paris Saint-Germain, who confirmed winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia suffered a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, while Ousmane Dembele and Marquinhos sustained thigh injuries during the match.
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clubThe 4-2 result marked Barcelona’s first defeat of the season after late strikes from Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz secured victory for the French hosts following a Lamine Yamal equaliser.
Reporting contributed by the Press Association and ESPN.
