PSG-Barcelona match in Champions League to go ahead amid shock over France’s violent unrest

The showpiece Champions League match between Paris Saint-Germain and Barcelona will go ahead as planned on Tuesday in the French capital city, the French Interior minister confirmed, despite a weekend of protests marred by violence and looting across the country.Many French citizens have been left shocked by the images of violence that have drawn worldwide attention and highlighted the country's tense social climate. On Monday, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said he has instructed prefects to impose “very limited” and “localized” curfews in cities to prevent more rioting and looting.The violence targeted city halls, other public buildings and hundreds of businesses across the country, leading to more than 2,000 arrests. Tuesday's match between PSG and Barcelona at the Parc des Princes will require a robust security deployment, with police forces already strained following weeks of student protests. In May, Paris police detained dozens of people after violence disrupted celebra