Italian police reported a stabbing incident involving a Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) supporter that occurred before the French club’s Champions League match against AC Milan on Monday night in Milan.

The unnamed French man sustained “serious injuries from two stab wounds in the leg” and was promptly taken to the hospital.

Witnesses revealed that the altercation transpired between around 50 Milan fans and French supporters in Milan’s Navigli area.

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Video footage circulated on social media depicted a confrontation near a canal, typically known for its cafes and nightlife.

The footage showed a group of men who ignited flares before suddenly fleeing from another group, some of whom were wearing hoods and appeared to be wielding batons.

This incident unfolded less than two months after a Newcastle United supporter was also stabbed in the same area of the city before a Champions League fixture against Milan.

AC Milan, the seven-time European champions, hosted PSG the following day. PSG, leading Group F by two points, entered the game as favorites after defeating Milan 3-0 at the Parc des Princes two weeks earlier.

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The return of Italy’s goalkeeper, Gianluigi Donnarumma, who left Milan for PSG as a free agent in the summer of 2021, added to the high-stakes match.

The outcome of Tuesday’s match was crucial for both teams’ prospects of advancing to the Champions League knockout stages, with just four points separating the four teams in the group.

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Milan occupied the bottom spot in the group with two points, having failed to score a single goal in their opening three matches.