Violence of October 17: how PSG prepared for the shock against Barça in terms of security

“The matches are not called into question.” During a press point organized on Monday, in Matignon, at the end of the interministerial crisis unit, Laurent Nuñez dispelled the doubts which were beginning to emerge. Alongside Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, the Minister of the Interior confirmed the holding of the European Cup matches scheduled for this week, including the clash between Paris-SG and FC Barcelona, ​​this Tuesday (9 p.m., Canal+), at the Parc des Princes, during the third day of the Champions League. And this while the police are strongly mobilized in the face of the violence and looting of recent days, in a social climate that is explosive to say the least.

“During this interministerial crisis unit, we examined the availability of forces and the possibility, in certain circumstances, of calling into question events in order to conserve forces and maintain room for maneuver to manage public order,” said Mr. Nunez. We discussed football matches, the question…