# PSG vs Barcelona Match Proceeds Amid France Protests

> Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona face Champions League clash despite nationwide violence.
- Title: PSG vs Barcelona Match Proceeds Amid France Protests
- Summary: Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona face Champions League clash despite nationwide violence. French Interior Minister confirms PSG-Barcelona match proceeds…
- Keywords: psg, barcelona, parc des princes, champions league, france, violent protests, security deployment, sports, Match, Proceeds, Protests, Sportstar
- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/psg-vs-barcelona-match-to-go-ahead-amid-france-paris-violent-protests/article71602819.ece
- Author: AP
- Published: 2026-10-19T14:23:46+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: psg, barcelona, parc des princes, champions league, france, violent protests, security deployment, sports
## Violent protests in France
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu ordered localized curfews to prevent more rioting and looting.

> very limited and localised curfews
## Champions League match confirmed
Interior minister Laurent Nuñez confirmed PSG-Barcelona match proceeds Tuesday at Parc des Princes despite protests.

> this does not apply to tomorrow's match between psg and fc barcelona
## Violence impacts cities
Over 2,000 arrests made after violence targeted city halls and hundreds of businesses nationwide.

> hundreds of businesses looted
## Security concerns
Police forces strained following weeks of student protests and recent violence at PSG celebrations.

> dozens of people detained after violence disrupted psg's second champions league title win
## Interior minister's resignation
Nuñez offered resignation but President Macron asked him to stay to handle emergency security situation.

> take all necessary steps to ensure full transparency about the failures in planning
## Match security plan
Robust security deployment required for Tuesday's match as police face ongoing strain from protests.

> the possibility of calling off planned events was discussed
## Key takeaway

French Interior Minister confirms PSG-Barcelona match proceeds Tuesday after violent protests and looting.