PSG’s Dembélé and Hakimi spared in pre-final internal clash

With the UEFA Champions League final against Arsenal just seven days away, Paris Saint-Germain staged an intense internal friendly at their Poissy training complex this Saturday. The session, which lasted over an hour at a high tempo, provided a final glimpse of intensity before the season’s grand finale. Ousmane Dembélé and Achraf Hakimi were notably absent from the 11-a-side showdown, but the club has expressed no concerns about their readiness for the May 30 showdown in Budapest.

The friendly split the squad into two teams—black versus white—with scores undisclosed. According to club insiders, Ibrahima Mbaye and Vitinha netted for the white side under the watchful eyes of 1,000 ultras and 100 young fans invited for morale support. “Once is historic. Twice is legendary,” proclaimed a banner hoisted by the Collectif Ultras Paris, underscoring the club’s ambition to defend its Champions League crown.

Dembélé and Hakimi on track for Arsenal final

Both Dembélé and Hakimi remained off the pitch, each managing minor knocks. Hakimi, who pulled up during the Champions League semi-final first leg against Bayern Munich on April 28, completed a light individual routine under medical supervision. Dembélé, meanwhile, felt discomfort in his calf after last Sunday’s Ligue 1 defeat to Paris FC and remained in recovery. Club officials confirmed there is no cause for alarm, and both players are expected to start in Budapest.

President Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, sporting director Luis Campos, manager Luis Enrique, and the entire squad received a rousing ovation from the ultras, who are already fixated on the upcoming clash with the Gunners.