Barcelona has officially reported Paris St-Germain to Uefa following the display of a controversial tifo that they claim "incites violence and hatred in sport". This incident occurred just before the Champions League match on Tuesday at Parc des Princes.

The provocative tifo featured a masked figure in a PSG shirt wielding a chainsaw to destroy the Barcelona badge, accompanied by the words "massacre, Parisian style" in French. This display, along with other explicit banners, prompted a strong condemnation from Barcelona, who suffered a 4-2 defeat in the match after winning their first two Champions League games.

In a statement to BBC Sport, Barcelona expressed their outrage, saying:

"The club strongly condemns the incidents that took place when the tifo was displayed in the stands, including the images of a blood-covered chainsaw attacking the Barca crest."

They emphasized that such imagery is unacceptable, violating the core values of respect, fair play, and sportsmanship in football. Barcelona advocates for a sporting environment characterized by healthy rivalry and mutual respect, distancing itself from messages promoting hatred or violence.

According to Uefa's disciplinary regulations under article 16, the use of provocative gestures or messages at sports events can result in disciplinary actions, including fines starting at 10,000 euros (£8,381) for first offenses. BBC Sport has reached out to Uefa and PSG for further comments on this matter.