The Trophee des Champions match between PSG and Olympique de Marseille will happen in Kuwait on Thursday.
This event, also called Le Classique, gives both teams a chance to win their first trophy of the year.
PSG vs Marseille – Match preview and team news
- Date: Thursday, 8th January.
- Kick-off: 6pm BST.
- Venue: Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium, Ardhiyah.
PSG team news
PSG enters the final with some key players missing but is boosted by their recent win.
Achraf Hakimi is out, representing Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations. In goal, Matvey Safonov is sidelined due to a broken hand, and midfielder Lee Kang-in is doubtful because of a thigh injury.
On a positive note, first-choice goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier is back after recovering from injury. Ousmane Dembélé and Désiré Doué, who both scored in the last match, are likely to play significant roles.
Marseille team news
Marseille is looking to recover from a rough start to the year. Manager Roberto De Zerbi is facing challenges in defense, with Nayef Aguerd unavailable for international duty.
Leonardo Balerdi, who missed the last game due to illness, is now fit and may start against PSG. Ruben Blanco is also doubtful with a sore knee. With key defenders missing, De Zerbi will likely rely on Facundo Medina and Conrad Egan-Riley, who played in the last match. Amine Gouiri, returning from an injury layoff, could add attacking options from the bench.
Form
PSG
PSG has begun the year well, remaining unbeaten in their last six matches across all competitions. They kicked off 2026 with a 2-1 win over Paris FC, keeping their momentum going. Currently, PSG sits second in the league table with 39 points from 17 matches, just one point behind Lens. They aim for their 14th Trophee des Champions title.
Marseille
Marseille has had mixed results lately. After ending 2025 with three straight wins and scoring 10 goals, they lost 2-0 to Nantes in their first game of the year. This defeat left them eight points behind league leaders Lens, making this cup final a vital chance to boost their spirits.
Predicted lineups
PSG: Chevalier; Zaire-Emery, Marquinhos, Pacho, Hernandez; Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz; Ramos, Dembele, Barcola.
Marseille: Rulli; Pavard, Balerdi, Aguerd; Weah, O’Riley, Nadir, Palmieri; Greenwood, Paixao; Aubameyang.
How to watch PSG vs Marseille?
Viewers in the UK can stream the match via Ligue 1+, the official platform for Ligue 1.
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