PSG's Kvaratskhelia suffers anterior cruciate ligament rupture

PSG winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury in his right knee on Tuesday evening in the Champions League against Barcelona. The Georgian star is expected to miss the rest of the 2026/27 season.

The Paris side won the match 4-2. Lamine Yamal made it 2-2 as the 80th minute approached. Goals from Vitinha and Fabian Ruiz then gave PSG the win.

Kvaratskhelia collided with Barcelona's other scorer, Xavi Espart, in the 59th minute. The player was carried off the pitch by the PSG medical staff.

In its statement, the club said the anterior cruciate ligament in the player's right knee was ruptured. It was announced that Kvaratskhelia will undergo surgery in the coming days. No return date was given. Layoffs for this type of injury usually last at least nine months.

Kvaratskhelia, who stood out with his individual performances at PSG, who defended the Champions League trophy last season, was being named as a possible candidate for the 2026 Ballon d'Or. Because of the injury, it looks unlikely that he will play again in the 2026/27 season.