The Champions League fixture between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Barcelona is confirmed to proceed as scheduled on Tuesday at the Parc des Princes, according to French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez. This announcement follows a weekend marked by protests across France that escalated into violence and looting.

An emergency meeting was convened with top government officials to discuss the potential cancellation of various events, including football matches. Nuñez clarified, “But this does not apply to tomorrow’s match between PSG and FC Barcelona,” ensuring that other fixtures in European competitions this week remain unaffected. Notably, the match between Lille and Galatasaray is still on for Wednesday despite the unrest.

The protests have seen violence targeting city halls and businesses, leading to over 2,000 arrests. The shocking images of destruction have drawn international attention, reflecting a tense social climate in France. In response, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has directed prefects to impose “very limited” and “localised” curfews in affected cities to curb further rioting.

Nuñez admitted that authorities had “lost control” in several major cities during the weekend disturbances, prompting him to offer his resignation, which President Emmanuel Macron declined, instead asking him to remain in his position to address police needs amid the crisis.

To ensure safety during the match, a robust security deployment is necessary, as police forces are already under strain from weeks of student protests. This situation echoes previous unrest, such as in May when police detained individuals after violence marred celebrations of PSG's Champions League victory.