Triple injury blow for PSG: Kvaratskhelia tears ACL; Dembele, Marquinhos out for few weeks

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia was taken off the field after injuring his right knee during the UEFA Champions League 2026-27 match against Barcelona. | Photo Credit: AP

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) beat Barcelona 4-2 in the UEFA Champions League on Tuesday, but the win came with some consequences as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembele and Marquinhos all suffered injuries.

Kvaratskhelia twisted his knee and had to be helped off the field in the second half, unable to stand on his own.

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“Having suffered a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during yesterday’s match against FC Barcelona, ​​Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will undergo surgery in the coming days,” PSG said in a statement on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, Dembele was substituted in the 19th minute due to a thigh injury, and defender Marquinhos went off with a similar problem.

Both players are expected to miss a couple of weeks while they remain under treatment.