--- title: "PSG Infirmary Disaster: Dembele, Marquinhos and Kvaratskhelia Sidelined After Barcelona Match" description: "PSG published a medical report after a 4:2 win over Barcelona in the Champions League: Dembele and Marquinhos suffered thigh injuries, while Kvaratskhelia tore his knee cruciate ligament and is preparing for surgery." date: 2026-10-21T12:35:38.700Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/psg-loses-dembele-marquinhos-kvaratskhelia-barcelona tags: [psg, champions-league, usman-dembele, marquinhos, kvaratskhelia, barcelona, injury] author: "Dmitriy Shatolov" publisher: "XAB.info" --- # PSG Infirmary Disaster: Dembele, Marquinhos and Kvaratskhelia Sidelined After Barcelona Match ![Ousmane Dembele in PSG training kit on a football pitch](https://xab.info/media/2026/10/21/pszh-poteryalo-demb-marquinhos-i-kvaratskhelia-posle-matcha-s-barselonoj/pszh-poteryalo-demb-marquinhos-i-kvaratskhelia-posle-matcha-s-barselonoj-1.webp) ## Key Points - PSG defeated Barcelona 4:2 in the third round of the Champions League, claiming their third win in three main stage matches. - Ousmane Dembele (left thigh) and Marquinhos (right thigh) will undergo treatment and observation in the coming weeks. - Khvicha Kvaratskhelia tore the anterior cruciate ligament of his right knee; he faces surgery in the coming days with return dates unannounced. - Goalscorers for PSG: Desire Doue, Lucas Hernandez, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz; for Barcelona — Xavi Espart and Lamine Yamal. Paris Saint-Germain secured their third victory in three matches of the Champions League main stage by crushing Barcelona 4:2, but this result masks a serious personnel crisis. The club's official medical report, published on its website and reported by [Sport RBC.UA](https://www.sport.rbc.ua), confirmed injuries to three key players at once: Ousmane Dembele, Marquinhos, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. For the Parisians, this means the loss of a significant portion of their attacking and defensive potential for the coming weeks, and in the case of the Georgian winger, for an indefinite period. ### Dembele and Marquinhos: Thigh Injuries and Weeks of Treatment French winger Ousmane Dembele sustained a left thigh injury and left the field in the first half of the match against the Catalans. According to the club's medical bulletin, he will undergo treatment and be monitored by staff in the coming weeks. A similar fate befell Brazilian defender Marquinhos, who injured his right thigh. Both players, according to the official report, will remain in the treatment room for the next several weeks, depriving the team of two important performers in the center and on the flank. ### Kvaratskhelia: Anterior Cruciate Ligament Tear and Upcoming Surgery The most alarming news concerns Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The Georgian winger tore the anterior cruciate ligament of his right knee right during the match against Barcelona. In the coming days, the player will undergo surgery, and the club has not yet announced the exact timeframe for his return to training and matches. Earlier, media reports had already appeared about a serious injury to the winger, but now the Parisians have provided official medical confirmation of the diagnosis. ### Victory Over Barcelona Amid Personnel Losses Despite the injuries, PSG achieved a convincing victory in the third round of the Champions League. Desdue Doue, Lucas Hernandez, Vitinha, and Fabian Ruiz scored for the Parisians. The Catalans equalized twice through Xavi Espart and Lamine Yamal, but late in the match, the French club secured three points and extended their winning streak in the tournament's main stage to three consecutive games. ### Context: Fan Incident and Future Prospects It is separately noted that information previously appeared regarding a potential complaint by Barcelona to UEFA over the actions of PSG fans during the same fixture. Thus, the match that brought victory to the Parisians turned into a double blow for the club: aside from the sporting result, they now face a long recovery process for their injured players. The loss of Dembele, Marquinhos, and especially Kvaratskhelia with his ACL tear will significantly complicate PSG's schedule in upcoming tournaments. ## Fact-Check & Sources - [Катастрофа для ПСЖ: парижане потеряли двух ключевых игроков в игре с "Барселоной"](https://sport.rbc.ua/ukr/football/katastrofa-pszh-parizhani-vtratili-dvoh-klyuchovih-1792585718.html) - Official club medical report: thigh injuries for Dembele and Marquinhos, anterior cruciate ligament tear of the right knee for Kvaratskhelia; score 4:2 and goalscorers confirmed. ## FAQ ### What injuries did PSG players sustain in the match against Barcelona? Ousmane Dembele suffered a left thigh injury, Marquinhos a right thigh injury, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia tore the anterior cruciate ligament of his right knee. ### How long will Dembele and Marquinhos' recovery take? According to the club report, both players will undergo treatment and be monitored by medical staff for the next few weeks; exact timelines were not specified. ### When will Kvaratskhelia return to the pitch? The club has not yet announced the exact return date. The player will undergo surgery in the coming days. ### Who scored the goals in the PSG vs Barcelona match? Desire Doue, Lucas Hernandez, Vitinha, and Fabian Ruiz scored for PSG; Xavi Espart and Lamine Yamal scored twice for Barcelona. Final score: 4:2 in favor of the Parisians.