Paris Saint-Germain host Barcelona as unrest and protests continue in France
The Champions League clash goes ahead at Parc des Princes despite recent violence and looting in the city, which has strained police.
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What happened
Paris Saint-Germain are set to host Barcelona in a Champions League match on Tuesday, October 20, against a backdrop of French protests and violent unrest. The reports describe the French police as strained, while the fixture is being presented as a major showcase.
Why it matters
The match is a test for both teams and for French police, who are already stretched by the disorder.
Timeline
- Oct 20, 4:27 AM ET: Paris Saint-Germain prepare to host Barcelona in a Champions League match amid French protests and violent unrest.
- Oct 20, 1:30 PM ET: Paris, the scene of recent violence and looting, is set to host the match on Tuesday evening.
Coverage
- PSG v Barcelona: Confirmed team news and line-ups for heavyweight clash (101greatgoals.com)
- PSG v Barcelona, Manchester City v AEK Athens, and more: Champions League (The Guardian)
- The noise around Mbappe and Yamal frustrates the Paris star: can the Barcelona clash save him? (goal.com)
- Barcelona’s defensive absences loom ahead of PSG test (Yahoo Sports)
- Lamine Yamal & Ousmane Dembélé in: Most valuable PSG vs Barcelona XI at €1.28 billion (transfermarkt.com)
- What to watch in UEFA Champions League: PSG vs. Barcelona could be a classic, Serie A need to recover, more (cbssports.com)
- Barcelona forced to wear last season’s orange kit for Champions League clash vs PSG (Yahoo Sports)
- Raphinha, Martin start in a 4-3-3 – How Barcelona can line up against PSG (Yahoo Sports)
- Where to watch PSG vs. Barcelona live stream, TV channel, start time for Champions League match (Yahoo Sports)
- PSG v Barcelona - Europe's most exciting match-up? (BBC)
- PSG takes on Barcelona in Champions League highlight despite French protests (AP)
- PSG v Barcelona: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch (101greatgoals.com)
- 5️⃣ today's news: Barça, Atlético and Villarreal away in Champions League (Yahoo Sports)
- Champions League power rankings: Every team ranked before mouthwatering PSG and Barcelona clash (The Independent)
- 🗞️ A gala night in Paris: Tuesday's front pages (Yahoo Sports)
- Barcelona squad named for PSG (Yahoo Sports)
- Barcelona XI v PSG: Jules Koundé and Eric Garcia out, Raphinha returns (Yahoo Sports)
- PSG predicted XI v Barcelona: Nuno Mendes out, Warren Zaïre-Emery to fill in at left-back (Yahoo Sports)
- Midfield war! Pedri and Vitinha set for epic ball battle as PSG clash with firing Barca (Yahoo News)
- Barcelona and Lamine Yamal look unbeatable - but Champions League clash with PSG will prove how good they really are (goal.com)
- Vitinha outlines PSG’s plan to contain Barcelona, Lamine Yamal in Champions League clash (Fernando Franco Puga)
- Enrique's nightmare returns: Paris Saint-Germain in trouble before the Barcelona clash (goal.com)
- Lucas Digne faces PSG test as Lamine Yamal threat looms (Yahoo Sports)
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