Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia sustained a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee during Tuesday's Champions League match against Barcelona. The injury occurred in the second half of PSG's 4-2 home win at Parc des Princes following a challenge with defender Xavi Espar. The 25-year-old Georgian will undergo surgery in the coming days, sidelining him for an extended period.
The setback represents a significant loss for PSG's pursuit of a third consecutive Champions League title. Kvaratskhelia has established himself among the world's top forwards since arriving from Napoli in January 2025. The European champions have dominated their continental campaign this month, defeating Manchester City and Barcelona each by 4-2.
The injury compounds PSG's mounting fitness concerns. France forward Ousmane Dembele and captain Marquinhos will also miss upcoming matches due to thigh injuries, with both sidelined for the coming weeks.
