Key news for the PSG vs FC Barcelona match preview

As PSG and FC Barcelona are preparing for their Champions League quarter-finals, authorities are also gearing up. This Monday, a meeting was held to fine-tune the security context surrounding the match.

Two days before the PSG vs FC Barcelona showdown at the Parc des Princes, the security meeting for organizing the match took place. Following this meeting, our colleagues at L’Équipe confirm that the match has been classified as level 2 out of 5 by the competent authorities.

It is expected that around 2,000 Catalan supporters will fill the visiting section of the Parc des Princes. According to the Spanish police, the most aggressive FC Barcelona fans should not be present, leading French authorities to believe that security should be ensured without difficulties.

Under the threat of a suspension and thus a behind-closed-doors match for a potential semi-final, the CUP should not use pyrotechnics in the stands, but according to L’Équipe, the Ultras Paris Collective could ignite them outside the Rouge & Bleu stadium.

Key news for the PSG vs FC Barcelona match preview

In this context, four forces of 80 to 100 men each will be mobilized: three for the surroundings of the Parc des Princes and one for the city of Paris, just in case. The National Directorate against Hooliganism (DNLH) classifies the encounter as level 2 out of 5, thus estimating the risk of incidents as "low".

In light of the upcoming high-stakes match between two football giants, PSG and FC Barcelona, the authorities are leaving no stone unturned to ensure the safety and smooth conduct of the event.

With tensions running high and the eyes of the football world fixed on this clash, both on and off the pitch, the organizers must maintain a vigilant stance and implement comprehensive security measures.