This Wednesday, Paris Saint-Germain (1st) faces Newcastle (8th) at the Parc des Princes for Matchday 8 of the 2025-2026 Champions League (kick-off at 9 pm, broadcast on Canal+). On Monday, several players who missed Friday’s match in Auxerre were seen training with the squad.
João Neves (21-year-old midfielder) and Achraf Hakimi (27-year-old right-back) were expected to return on Friday; it looks like they’ll be back this time with a few extra days and training sessions. Even though it’s not a done deal yet, we know the Paris Saint-Germain staff will be cautious.
That’s why Nuno Mendes (23-year-old left-back) was rested for the match against Auxerre. But there’s no injury, since he was able to train today. Matvey Safonov (26-year-old goalkeeper) also seems fit to return. It remains to be seen whether he could start in place of Lucas Chevalier (24 years old) for this crucial match.
