Paris Saint-Germain winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will miss the rest of the season after rupturing an anterior cruciate ligament during last nights Champions League win over Barcelona, the club have confirmed. The Georgia international went down under a challenge from Barcas Xavi Espart and landed awkwardly at the Parc des Princes. He was taken off just short of the hour mark and, following tests this morning, the bad news was announced.It is a devastating blow for both player and club with Kvaratskhelia playing a key role in PSGs back-to-back Champions League successes after joining from Napoli in January 2025.A PSG medical update read: Victim of a rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament of the right knee during yesterdays match against FC Barcelona, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will undergo surgery in the coming days.PSG won a thrilling encounter 4-2 to end the Catalans 100% start to the season but it came at a significant cost with not just Kvaratskhelia suffering a setback.PSG suffer triple blowThe medical update also revealed both Ousmane Dembele and captain Marquinhos sustained thigh injuries that will keep them out for several weeks.Speaking after the game, PSG boss Luis Enrique admitted his frustration at the prospect of having to do without three key players at an important stage of the season.I am not the doctor. I am the coach, he said. The three injuries is the worst part of the game today. We will have to wait for the tests tomorrow. They are three very important players, so its really bad news, of course, but thats football.It is the loss of Kvaratskhelia that will hurt the Parisians most, though.The supremely gifted playmaker, nicknamed Kvaradona by Napoli fans in homage to the great Diego Maradona, is a major part of the clubs attacking arsenal.He has scored 29 goals in 91 games for PSG in all competitions. Topics Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Paris Saint-Germain F.C. If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Paris Saint-Germain 4-2 Barcelona: Blaugranas winning run ended by holders in Champions League thriller Nicholas McGee 20th October, 2026 Paris Saint-Germain v Barcelona: Doue puts PSG ahead after Dembele and Olmo forced off in frantic first half Nicholas McGee 20th October, 2026 LIVE PSG v Barcelona: Commentary, updates, goals and stats as European heavyweights collide Jon Fisher 20th October, 2026 PSG v Barcelona: Confirmed team news and line-ups for heavyweight clash Mitch Fretton 20th October, 2026 Champions League predictions: Full guide to Matchday 3 2026/27 Ben Miller 20th October, 2026 PSG v Barcelona: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch Jon Fisher 20th October, 2026
