Achraf Hakimi updates on three injuries after PSG-Barcelona
After PSG’s 4-2 win over Barcelona on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Achraf Hakimi gave an initial briefing on the injuries to Marquinhos, Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Key takeaways
- PSG beat Barcelona 4-2 at the Parc des Princes on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
- Three players came off injured against Barcelona: Marquinhos, Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
- Achraf Hakimi said he had no information on Marquinhos and that Dembélé and Kvaratskhelia would undergo an MRI.
- Kvaratskhelia is knee-injured; Hakimi said he feared a serious injury but hoped for the opposite.
Match sheet
Paris Saint-Germain 4 – 2 Barcelona
· Ligue des champions · League Phase · Parc des Princes
- 17' João Cancelo (Barcelona) — yellow card
- 38' Désiré Doué (Paris Saint-Germain) — goal
- 55' Xavi Espart (Barcelona) — goal
- 72' Lucas Hernández (Paris Saint-Germain) — goal
- 79' Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) — goal
- 81' Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain) — goal
- 86' Fabián Ruiz (Paris Saint-Germain) — goal
Standings Ligue des champions : 1er, 9 pts (3 j.)
Tuesday, October 20, 2026, Paris Saint-Germain defeated FC Barcelona 4-2 at the Parc des Princes. The victory was marred by the withdrawal of three players through injury: Marquinhos, Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Achraf Hakimi, PSG’s right-back, delivered a brief medical update on their situations.
Immediate assessment provided by Achraf Hakimi
Achraf Hakimi indicated that he did not have precise information on the state of Marquinhos, explaining that he did not see him after the captain’s departure. For Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Hakimi stated that both players would undergo an imaging exam (MRI) to determine the nature and extent of the injuries. He added that he hoped the issue, especially the knee injury to Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, would not be serious.
List of players who left the pitch injured
- Marquinhos, captain of Paris Saint-Germain: condition not confirmed, Hakimi did not see him after his substitution.
- Ousmane Dembélé, PSG forward: MRI planned to specify the injury.
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, PSG forward: knee issue, MRI planned; Hakimi expressed concern about the severity but hoped it wasn’t serious.
Hakimi’s statement represents an initial status update provided immediately after the match; the details of diagnoses and potential downtime will depend on the results of the medical tests scheduled for Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and a fuller assessment for Marquinhos.
PSG’s next official fixtures are scheduled for Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 20:45 against Lyon at the Parc des Princes, followed by Friday, October 30, 2026 at 19:00 at Le Havre AC. The club’s medical staff will relay any information on player availability after the prescribed tests.
Your questions, our answers
Who were the players injured during PSG-Barcelona on October 20, 2026?
Marquinhos, Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia went off injured during the match.
What examination is planned for Dembélé and Kvaratskhelia?
Achraf Hakimi indicated that Ousmane Dembélé and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia will undergo an MRI.
What is the presumed nature of the most worrying injury?
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has a knee issue; Hakimi said he fears a serious injury but hopes otherwise.