This Tuesday evening, Paris Saint-Germain is set to host FC Barcelona at the Parc des Princes for the third matchday of the 2026-2027 Champions League league phase (kick-off at 9:00 PM, CET). There had been some uncertainty surrounding the fixture, given the current tensions in France—particularly in Paris. Laurent Nuñez, the Minister of the Interior, provided a clear response during a press briefing.
“The question does not arise regarding this (Tuesday) evening’s match between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona, nor for other European cup matches taking place. These matches are not being called into question,” he stated, as reported by RMC Sport.
The answer is definitive: the match between PSG and Barça will go ahead as planned, as will other European fixtures in France. This is good news for all football fans—though perhaps less so for law enforcement, even if the hope remains that the matches will proceed without any incidents.
