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Barcelona Complain to UEFA Over Chainsaw Display by PSG Fans

Barcelona have reported PSG to UEFA after Parisian supporters displayed an aggressive pre match banner.

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UEFA Complaint Over Chainsaw Display

Barcelona have officially reported Paris Saint-Germain to UEFA following an incident before Tuesday's Champions League match. The Spanish side took action over a giant tifo created by Parisian supporters ahead of kickoff.

As the players walked out onto the pitch at the Parc des Princes, fans behind one of the goals revealed a massive banner. The image showed a masked figure holding a chainsaw and actively destroying the Barcelona badge. Underneath the drawing, the banner included the words, "Massacre, Parisian style."

The home supporters also set off pyrotechnics during the demonstration. These fireworks were used to mimic sparks flying from the chainsaw as it hacked through the club crest. A source stated that the imagery was both "overly aggressive and offensive."

Six Goals and an Ended Streak

The atmosphere set the stage for an intense match between two of the most in form teams in European football. Paris Saint-Germain ended up taking a 4-2 victory, handing the visitors their very first loss of the campaign.

Desire Doure, Lucas Hernandez, Vitinha, and Fabian Ruiz all scored goals for the hosts. Those strikes ensured Paris Saint-Germain continued their perfect run in the Champions League this season, making it three victories from three matches.

Barcelona pushed back during the game, managing to draw level twice. Xavi Espart scored one equaliser and Lamine Yamal scored the other. Even so, the French side pulled ahead to stay, bringing an end to Barcelona's 11 game winning streak.

What it means for the next game

Both teams must quickly shift their attention to major domestic matches coming up this weekend. Paris Saint-Germain face Lyon in a top of the table clash in Ligue 1. Barcelona return home to host rivals Real Madrid in the Clasico.

Paris Saint-Germain vs Lyon (Ligue 1, Sun, 25 Oct): Paris Saint-Germain win 61%, draw 20%, Lyon win 18%; expected goals 2.26 to 1.17. Our safest pick: Over 1.5 goals.

Barcelona vs Real Madrid (LaLiga, Sun, 25 Oct): Barcelona win 62%, draw 19%, Real Madrid win 20%; expected goals 2.62 to 1.46. Our safest pick: Barcelona or Draw.