Under judicial examination for rape, Patrick Bruel reappears at Parc des Princes for PSG-Barcelona

Patrick Bruel made his return to Parc des Princes on Tuesday evening, attending PSG’s victory over FC Barcelona (4-2) in the Champions League, alongside other personalities present in the Parisian club’s VIP area, including Jamel Debbouze, Lenny Kravitz and Teddy Riner.

According to Paris Match, the 67-year-old singer, recognizable by his blue and red scarf, had not attended a PSG match at the Île-de-France stadium since May 2025. This appearance comes as he is under judicial examination for rape, attempted rape, sexual assault and sexual harassment in several cases, and placed under judicial supervision. None of the measures of this supervision prohibit him from accessing a football stadium.

On September 16, the Versailles court of appeal had confirmed the easing of this judicial supervision, now allowing him to travel abroad. This decision marked a milestone in a legal matter that weighs heavily on his artistic career.

In recent weeks, Bruel had nevertheless adopted a posture of public withdrawal: he had given up his national tour and withdrew, from May onwards, from the Enfoirés troupe. His presence in one of the most high-profile spaces of French football contrasts with this strategy of discretion on display.