PSG have continued preparations for the Champions League final against Arsenal next Saturday
PSG played an inter-squad friendly on Saturday morning as they gear up for next weekend’s Champions League final against Arsenal in Budapest.
Luis Enrique called the match on as his players needed to tick fitness over following the conclusion of their Ligue 1 campaign last weekend. The likes of Marquinhos, Vitinha, João Neves, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Fabián Ruiz all played a part in the match.
Ousmane Dembele and Achraf Hakimi were not ready to play, neither was back-up goalkeeper Lucas Chevalier.
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The PSG teams were as follows:
Blue: Marin – Fanne Drame, Zabarnyi, Hernandez, Mendes – Beraldo, Neves, Mayulu – Doué, Ramos, Barcola
White line up: Safonov – Zaire-Emery, Pacho, Marquinhos, Cordiee – Vitinha, Ruiz, Dro – Mbaye, Lee, Kvara
Arsenal conclude their Premier League season on Sunday when they head to Crystal Palace as champions. Martin Odegaard will lift the trophy after the full-time whistle at Selhurst Park, bringing an end to a hugely successful league campaign.
All attention will then turn towards the Champions League final. The Gunners have never won a major European trophy but have the chance to do so next Saturday, although PSG are the current holders and will fancy their chances.
Luis Enrique is clear that his team will need to be at their best, however. “I think they deserve to win the league, they have had a brilliant season,” Enrique said earlier this week when asked about Arsenal winning the Premier League.
“We have already played against this Arsenal side [in last season’s semi-final], so we know what they are capable of. Without the ball, they are the best team in the world, and with it they can score a lot. It is a wonderful combination for them.
“It makes sense that we are facing them in the final. We can look forward to a truly great final.”
