Khvicha Kvaratskhelia Played Through Injury in UEFA Champions League Final

On May 30, Paris Saint-Germain clashed with Arsenal, the Premier League champions, in the UEFA Champions League final, a match that PSG ultimately won. Following a successful season that saw them clinch the 2025/2026 Ligue 1 title, PSG turned their focus to the demanding final matches of the Champions League. The team, along with head coach Luis Enrique, expressed feeling more mentally equipped than in the previous year, pushing themselves during training sessions leading up to the match.

However, during the final, attention turned to PSG’s winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The player, wearing the number 7 jersey, took to the pitch with a noticeable bandage wrapped around his right leg. While he moved without any apparent difficulty, spectators were curious about the reason behind his protective wrap. As the game progressed, Kvaratskhelia showed signs of frustration, particularly when the bandage began to slip off after about an hour, clearly bothering him.

The injury on Kvaratskhelia's leg was substantial but not deep, prompting media scrutiny when he fell during a challenge with Cristhian Mosquera, which resulted in a penalty for PSG. The incident was captured in detail, showcasing the battle that took place on the pitch in Budapest. Reports indicate that the bandage had been in place since before the match, as Kvaratskhelia had trained with it after sustaining an injury during a training session prior to the final.

According to Culture PSG, the 25-year-old player typically trains with his socks down, but in the final training session, he wore them up, hinting at the protective measures he took following a slide tackle mishap on the natural grass of the training campus, which led to a scrape on his leg. Despite this setback, Kvaratskhelia felt fit enough to participate fully in the final. The match had its challenges for the Parisian squad, but they ultimately secured their second consecutive Champions League title.