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PSG confirms Kvaratskhelia ruptured ACL in Barcelona win
October 21, 2026 at 11:56 AM
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8 reports · 5 in Arabic, 3 in English · over 3 hours
Paris Saint-Germain has confirmed Khvicha Kvaratskhelia ruptured the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during Tuesday's 4-2 Champions League win over Barcelona.
- PSG confirmed the Georgian winger suffered the ACL rupture during the match and will undergo surgery on the right knee in the coming days.
- Kvaratskhelia was carried off in the 59th minute after colliding with Barcelona's Xavi Espart, unable to put weight on his leg.
- PSG said Ousmane Dembélé and captain Marquinhos face weeks on the sidelines with thigh injuries from the same match.
- The club said both players will undergo treatment programs over the coming weeks.
- Kvaratskhelia said in an Instagram post he prayed to leave the pitch healthy but was not spared, vowing to return stronger for his supporters.
- The Georgian has scored two goals and provided one assist in 11 appearances for PSG this season.
- PSG have not set a timeline for Kvaratskhelia's return, saying his recovery will be determined after the surgery.







