This Sunday, during the 2026 Trophée des Champions, Paris Saint-Germain faces Lens at the Stade Bollaert (kick-off at 8:45 PM, CET). Ahead of the match, the press has attempted to predict the lineups that Paris coach Luis Enrique and his Lens counterpart Dino Toppmöller will field.
L’Equipe and Le Parisien:
Lens (3-4-3) :
Sima – Edouard – Thauvin
Udol – Cuisance – Bulatovic – Abdulhamid
Nawrocki – Ganiou – Antonio
Risser
PSG (4-3-3) :
Kvaratskhelia – Dembélé – Akliouche
Ruiz – Vitinha – Mayulu
Digne – Pacho – Marquinhos- Zaïre-Emery
Safonov.
These are entirely credible lineups, given the available players and current form. Naturally, we remain cautious, knowing that precise information is often hard for the media to obtain. Luis Enrique is adept at keeping secrets and springing surprises—which is a good thing, as it keeps opponents guessing too.
For now, we must contend with uncertainty that will persist until the official lineups are announced, roughly an hour before kick-off. Paris possesses a wealth of options, with highly skilled and versatile players. Take Maghnes Akliouche (24), for instance; he could play in midfield, on the right wing, or as a false nine. It is also possible he might start on the bench.
Only the coaching staff has all the information needed to make the choice, and we trust them. It is clear that there will be two great teams determined to win this trophy.
