This Wednesday, Paris Saint-Germain will welcome FC Barcelona to the Parc des Princes for the first leg of their UEFA Champions League quarterfinal matchup. Despite the fierce 90 minutes ahead, PSG supporters are already showing their hospitality towards the Spanish club.
Following Saturday’s 1-1 draw against Clermont Foot, PSG supporters were heard chanting, “P*ta Barça, P*ta Barça.” The fans are expected to continue providing the energy the team needs for a positive result.
The Collectif Ultras Paris issued a statement on what type of atmosphere they want the Parc des Princes to have on Wednesday. The ultra group intend to set the tone of a hostile environment for the Spanish side.
“That despicable Barcelona, so often favored by refereeing must feel they’re in more than hostile territory,” the statement said. “It is our duty to make the Parc a terrifying fortress for our opponents, and with the determination of our team to make it impregnable… Let’s set our legendary Parc des Princes alight and show no mercy. Our only objective is victory…”
🚨 The message from the Collectif Ultras Paris for the match against Barcelona.
"That despicable Barcelona, so often favored by refereeing must feel they're in more than hostile territory. It is our duty to make the Parc a terrifying fortress for our opponents, and with the… pic.twitter.com/t61ggfupzO
— PSGhub (@PSGhub) April 7, 2024
The fans are expected to provide the vital energy needed for the team to secure a favorable result in the first leg. It’s possible that Barcelona supporters might introduce their own chants leading up to the second leg. Regardless, the upcoming 180 minutes promise to be thrilling as we wait to see which team progresses.
