With just seven days remaining until the highly anticipated Champions League final against Arsenal, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) organized an internal friendly match this Saturday at the Campus de Poissy training grounds. While the session aimed to maintain match sharpness, two key players—Ousmane Dembélé and Achraf Hakimi—were notably absent, though club officials remain confident about their fitness for the big game.

As scheduled after PSG’s recent Ligue 1 defeat to Paris FC, the internal scrimmage lasted just over an hour, played at a high intensity to simulate competitive conditions. Two teams—black versus white—competed in an 11-a-side format, with goals from Ibrahima Mbaye and Vitinha securing a victory for the white team. The session drew a crowd of 1,000 ultras and around 100 young fans, whose presence added to the charged atmosphere ahead of the final.

no concerns over dembélé and hakimi’s fitness

Dembélé and Hakimi’s absence from the friendly stems from minor physical issues. Hakimi, who suffered a thigh injury during the Champions League semifinal first leg against Bayern Munich, opted for individual recovery work instead of participating. Meanwhile, Dembélé, who experienced discomfort in his calf during last Sunday’s Ligue 1 clash with Paris FC, remained in medical care. Despite these setbacks, club sources indicate there is zero concern regarding their readiness for the final against Arsenal on May 30 in Budapest.

Both players are expected to feature in the starting lineup when PSG face the Gunners. The club’s leadership—including President Nasser Al-Khelaifi, sporting director Luis Campos, and manager Luis Enrique—were greeted with a standing ovation from the ultras, whose banner read: “Once is historic. Twice is legendary.” The message underscores the team’s determination to secure back-to-back Champions League titles.