Cristiano Ronaldo has sent a heartfelt message of support to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia after the winger suffered a serious knee injury during the Champions League clash against Barcelona. Kvaratskhelia tore his anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) during the match, leaving him facing a lengthy spell on the sidelines.Ronaldo was among those to offer encouragement, sharing a personal message urging Kvaratskhelia to remain positive during one of the toughest periods of his career.The five-time Ballon dOr winner acknowledged the mental challenges that come with recovering from a serious injury, reminding Kvaratskhelia of the qualities that have brought him success.The hardest battles in football are often ones nobody sees, Ronaldo wrote.I know that feeling, Kvara. But never forget what brought you this far, and dont let a difficult moment make you doubt how far you can go.Keep that fire on. Your best is still to come.Kvaratskhelia faces lengthy recovery after Barcelona injuryAn ACL tear is among the most serious injuries a footballer can suffer, often requiring surgery followed by several months of rehabilitation.Recovery times vary depending on the severity of the injury and the players response to treatment, but Kvaratskhelia faces a significant spell out of action.For a player whose game relies heavily on acceleration, changes of direction and dribbling, the rehabilitation process will be particularly important.It took James Maddison over a year to recover from his recent ACL injury at Tottenham, before he was gradually phased back in by Roberto De Zerbi, starting for the first time in over 500 days in Monday nights win over Coventry in the Premier League. Topics Cristiano Ronaldo 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 Why me? Kvaratskhelia posts emotional message after ACL blow that will sideline PSG star for rest of the season Jon Fisher 21st October, 2026 BREAKING: PSG confirm devastating Kvaratskhelia injury with winger to miss the rest of the season Jon Fisher 21st October, 2026 Paris Saint-Germain 4-2 Barcelona: Blaugranas winning run ended by holders in Champions League thriller Nicholas McGee 20th October, 2026 Al-Nassr 1-0 NEOM: Report, result and goals as Ronaldo missed penalty spared by Felix winner Mitch Fretton 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
