Barcelona report PSG to UEFA over chainsaw tifo at Parc des Princes

FC Barcelona have taken Paris Saint-Germain to UEFA over a giant tifo unfurled by home supporters before the Champions League meeting in Paris on 20 October 2026. Spanish daily Mundo Deportivo reported the complaint on 21 October 2026. PSG won the game at the Parc des Princes 4-2.

What did the PSG tifo show?

The display appeared in one of the stands behind the goal shortly before kick-off. According to Mundo Deportivo, it featured a horror-film-style figure holding a bloodied chainsaw and attacking Barcelona's crest. The slogan, rendered by the paper in Spanish as 'Masacre a la parisina' (a Parisian-style massacre), was a play on words: Spanish and French media noted it referenced The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, known in France as 'Massacre à la tronçonneuse'. Mundo Deportivo described the scene as deeply unpleasant.

Why did Barcelona complain?

Barcelona regarded the image of their crest being attacked as provocative and escalated the matter to European football's governing body. Other Spanish reports said the club also flagged separate banners insulting Barça and asked for them to be removed. The same reports said PSG's hardcore ultras chanted against Barcelona throughout the game and lit flares after the opening goal. Accounts differ on whether the complaint has already been lodged or is about to be, and Barcelona have not issued a written statement.

UEFA's disciplinary rules prohibit banners and displays carrying offensive or provocative messages unfit for a sporting event, with the home club held responsible for its supporters. As of 21 October 2026, UEFA had not announced whether it would open proceedings against PSG, and PSG had not commented on the tifo or the complaint.

How did the match unfold?

In the third round of the Champions League league phase, Desire Doué put PSG ahead in the 38th minute and the hosts led 1-0 at the break. Xavi Espart equalised on 55 minutes before Lucas Hernández restored the lead on 72. Lamine Yamal levelled at 2-2 on 79 minutes, but Vitinha (81) and Fabián Ruiz (86) sealed a 4-2 win for the French champions.

Timeline

1. 20 October 2026 — PSG fans unfurl a giant tifo targeting Barcelona's crest behind one goal before kick-off.
2. 20 October 2026 — PSG beat Barcelona 4-2 in the Champions League.
3. 21 October 2026 — Mundo Deportivo reports that Barcelona have complained to UEFA about PSG.

What happens next?

The next step lies with UEFA, which must decide whether to open disciplinary proceedings; until it does, there is no firm information on any possible sanction. On the pitch, both clubs face big fixtures on 25 October 2026: Barcelona host Real Madrid in La Liga, while PSG welcome Olympique Lyonnais in Ligue 1. ScoreLab will update this story once UEFA rules.