Two stars in doubt for the final
One week out from the Champions League final and two key PSG players are racing against the clock to be fit. The club has not confirmed names, but the concern is real enough that Portuguese outlet A Bola is leading with it today (1). No official word from the medical staff yet, but with the biggest match in your club's history looming, this is the story that matters most right now.
Tension between Safonov and Zabarnyi
An internal friendly on Saturday exposed an awkward reality: goalkeeper Matvey Safonov and defender Illya Zabarnyi refused to greet each other (2) (3). The Russian and Ukrainian teammates did not exchange the traditional pre-match handshake before the warm-up, and footage shows them deliberately avoiding eye contact. Not what you want in the squad a week before a Champions League final.
Dembélé sits out internal friendly as precaution
Ousmane Dembélé was held out of Saturday's intra-squad match in front of 1,000 supporters, a precautionary measure, not an injury setback (4) (5). Achraf Hakimi was also absent but received a warm ovation from the crowd. Vitinha found the net during the session, and the overall mood around the squad appeared positive despite the absences.
U19s win Coupe Gambardella in thriller
Your youngsters lifted the Coupe Gambardella on Sunday, edging Montpellier 3–2 in a gripping final (6). The U19s showed real character to close it out after MHSC pushed them all the way. As one Montpellier source put it: "You don't know where the limits are", but apparently PSG's academy doesn't have many.
Fan reactions
The mood among supporters is split between nervous anticipation and genuine belief. A lot of chatter about Julián Álvarez after reports that PSG are the only club to have told the player they are ready to meet Atlético's demands, fans see him as the missing piece. Others are already asking the big question: if Dembélé lifts the Champions League, does he become the new king of the competition? Read more on r/psg
