PSG and Olympique de Marseille are set for the Trophee des Champions in Kuwait on Thursday.
This intense rivalry, known as Le Classique, offers both teams a chance to win the first trophy of 2026.
Paris Saint-Germain enters the match with confidence, remaining undefeated in their last six games across all competitions.
The Ligue 1 champions started the year with a 2-1 victory against city rivals Paris FC, continuing their strong performance. They currently sit in second place with 39 points from 17 matches, just one point behind Lens. PSG aims to win their 14th Trophee des Champions title.
PSG team news
Luis Enrique’s squad has some key players unavailable but gains morale from their recent win. Achraf Hakimi is absent due to his participation in the Africa Cup of Nations, affecting their right defense. Goalkeeper Matvey Safonov is still out with a hand injury, and midfielder Lee Kang-in’s thigh issue raises questions about his availability.
On a positive note, goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier has returned from injury after playing in the 2-1 win over Paris FC. Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue, who both scored in that match, are expected to be crucial.
PSG predicted lineup
Possible PSG starting XI: Chevalier; Zaire-Emery, Marquinhos, Pacho, Hernandez; Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz; Ramos, Dembele, Barcola.
When will the match kick off?
The match will start at 6pm BST on Thursday, 8th January.
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