With just one week remaining before the UEFA Champions League final showdown against Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) conducted an internal training match at the Poissy Campus this past Saturday. However, the club’s Ballon d’Or 2025 winner and the Moroccan right-back were notably absent from the friendly fixture, though there’s no cause for concern regarding their readiness for the high-stakes clash.

As planned, PSG maintained match intensity during the session, which lasted just over an hour at a brisk pace. Following Luis Enrique’s remarks after the team’s recent Ligue 1 loss to Paris FC (2-1), the internal scrimmage served as a final tune-up before the Champions League decider. While the full score remained undisclosed, sources confirm that Ibrahima Mbaye and Vitinha netted for the white team in the 11-vs-11 encounter. A crowd of 1,000 ultras and around 100 children invited by the club added to the electrifying atmosphere, reinforcing the players’ determination ahead of the Gunners showdown. A banner from the Collectif Ultras Paris read: “Once is historic. Twice is legendary,” echoing the club’s ambition to secure back-to-back Champions League titles.

No concerns for Dembélé and Hakimi ahead of Arsenal final

Ousmane Dembélé and Achraf Hakimi were the only players missing from the training match. Hakimi, who sustained a thigh injury during the first leg of the Champions League semifinal against Bayern Munich (5-4, April 28), completed individual recovery drills instead. Meanwhile, Dembélé, who experienced calf discomfort during last Sunday’s Ligue 1 clash with Paris FC (2-1), remained under medical supervision. Club insiders confirm no alarm over their conditions, with both players expected to start the final against Arsenal in Budapest on May 30. PSG’s leadership—including president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, sporting director Luis Campos, and manager Luis Enrique—received a standing ovation from the ultras, all eyes now firmly set on the impending final against the English side.