Barcelona v PSG: a match feared by the authorities

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·24 September 2025

Barcelona v PSG: a match feared by the authorities

On Wednesday, October 1st, Paris Saint-Germain faces FC Barcelona at Montjuïc Stadium (kick-off at 9pm, broadcast on Canal+) as part of the 2nd matchday of the Champions League 2025-2026 group stage. The match is classified as "high risk" by the Spanish authorities, indicates Mundo Deportivo.

"The Permanent Commission of the State Commission against violence, racism, xenophobia, and intolerance in sport has just declared the second Champions League matchday of Barça, scheduled for October 1st at 9pm, where Barcelona will host Paris Saint-Germain, as a high-risk match. The high-risk declaration requires clubs to adopt additional security measures regarding the ticket sales system, the separation of fans in sports venues, and access control to stadiums. In addition, security forces strengthen their preventive measures, especially regarding the surveillance of fans, always in coordination with all operators involved in the organization of the sports event and the protection of spectators."

Unfortunately, this is not a big surprise. A certain tension exists today between the two clubs, between significant matches, poorly experienced transfers, and now the "battle" over the 2025 Ballon d'Or finally won by Ousmane Dembélé (28-year-old forward). So, we can fear some overflows. Even though we would like it to remain "just" football.

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At least, Parisian fans should be allowed to make the trip. It's always better than the bans that have become more usual in France. It's a real plus for the atmosphere. Now, it's also up to the fans to know the limits to respect in order to maintain freedoms.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.