Kvaratskhelia tears knee ligament and is sidelined for PSG after Champions League victory

Paris Saint-Germain confirmed on Wednesday, October 21, 2026, that forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia suffered an anterior cruciate ligament tear in his right knee. The injury occurred during the 4-2 victory over Barcelona, held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at the Parc des Princes, in the third round of the Champions League league phase. According to the French club, the 25-year-old player will undergo surgery in the coming days. The Spanish press indicates that Kvaratskhelia is expected to be out for the remainder of the 2026/27 season, although the club has not established an official recovery timeline. The athlete was injured in the 13th minute of the second half following a challenge for the ball. In addition to Kvaratskhelia, PSG registered two other absences due to muscle problems in the same match. Forward Ousmane Dembélé felt pain in his left thigh and was substituted in the 20th minute of the first half, while Brazilian defender Marquinhos left the pitch in the 14th minute of the second half with a problem in his right thigh. Both will begin treatment in the coming weeks. Despite the absences and already missing left-back Nuno Mendes, the team coached by Luis Enrique maintained their 100% record and reached nine points in the continental competition.