FC Barcelona fans attempted to disrupt Paris Saint-Germain's preparations for their Champions League quarterfinal second leg by 'attacking' the hotel where the PSG squad was staying. The incident, captured in footage shared online, showed Barca fans waiting for the PSG team to arrive at the W Hotel in Barcelona.
Upon the arrival of the PSG players, former Barcelona player Ousmane Dembele was reportedly subjected to insults by the Barca supporters. Dembele, who left Barcelona for PSG last summer, faced criticism for his goal celebration in the first leg at Parc des Princes.
Barcelona's current coach, Xavi Hernandez, expressed his disappointment over Dembele's departure but maintained that he harbored no personal animosity towards the player. However, Xavi's comments on how fans should treat Dembele seemed to suggest a level of ambiguity.
In response to the perceived lack of sportsmanship from Dembele, some Barcelona fans resorted to disrupting PSG's sleep by setting off fireworks near the W Hotel in the early hours of the morning. This act was seen as retaliation for a similar incident where PSG supporters targeted the Barcelona squad's hotel in Paris ahead of the first leg.
Despite the attempts to create a hostile environment, both incidents had little impact on the teams' performances. Xavi called on Barcelona fans attending the match at Montjuic Stadium to create a passionate atmosphere and support the team as they faced PSG in the crucial second leg.
