PSG edge Brest as Enrique targets Lens clincher
Cadena SER links PSG with Atlético’s Julián Álvarez amid interest from Barcelona and Arsenal. Paris could move, but it remains a rumour as PSG weigh fit and balance under Luis Enrique.
Positive updates on Achraf Hakimi’s hamstring mean the right-back is likely to be available for PSG’s Champions League final against Arsenal on 30 May, pending final confirmation.
Ex-PSG winger Jérôme Rothen hails Luis Enrique as ‘the genius coach’ PSG needed, praising his style, personality and impact after back-to-back Champions League finals, urging the club to keep him long term.
PSG have paused contract talks until season’s end, but outlines for Ousmane Dembélé’s long-term extension are in place and confidence is high. Similar holds for Mayulu, Barcola and Lee.
Paris will not host a fan zone for the PSG vs Arsenal final due to security concerns. Supporters are expected to gather at the Parc des Princes instead, with multiple major events straining resources.
PSG have renewed contact for Monaco’s Maghnes Akliouche, a Luis Enrique and Luis Campos favourite. Talks advance quietly until after the Champions League final, with the player said to prioritise PSG.
PSG beat Brest 1-0 at the Parc thanks to Désiré Doué. Third-choice keeper Renato Marin hailed the ‘incredible’ atmosphere and said Lens is ‘another final’ as PSG push on before the run-in.
PSG share a video recap of their 1-1 draw at Bayern that sealed a 6-5 aggregate win and a place in the 30 May Champions League final against Arsenal.
Match-winner Désiré Doué celebrates his 100th PSG game after the 1-0 vs Brest, lauds fans and stresses ‘it’s important to take the three points tonight’ after a hard-fought display at Parc des Princes.
Désiré Doué’s 83rd-minute winner edges Brest 1-0 in a rain-hit tie as PSG move six points clear, needing a draw at Lens to clinch a record 14th Ligue 1. Lille, Lyon and Rennes chase the final Champions League spot.
After PSG’s win over Brest, Luis Enrique celebrated Barcelona’s 2-0 Clásico victory that sealed La Liga, before focusing on PSG’s Champions League final vs Arsenal.
With Gonçalo Ramos potentially leaving, PSG track Eli Junior Kroupi, but Barcelona also want the €80m Bournemouth forward, who is keen on working with Hansi Flick.
PSG end Ligue 1 with away games at Lens on Wednesday and Paris FC on Sunday, then two weeks’ preparation for the 30 May final vs Arsenal. Luis Enrique press conferences at 13:00 CET before both fixtures.
Willian Pacho’s standout stats vs Bayern underline his importance before the Arsenal final, with ex-PSG defender Grégory Bourillon calling him ‘the complete defender’ and a perfect foil for Marquinhos.
Liverpool and Barcelona are monitoring PSG winger Bradley Barcola, who has 10 Ligue 1 goals but limited starts and competition from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. A summer move is possible. Livescore
Daniel Siebert will referee PSG vs Arsenal in the 2026 Champions League final in Budapest. He averages 4.52 yellows per game, gives fewer penalties, and has overseen PSG four times, including 5-0 vs Club Brugge.
Luis Enrique hails a vital 1-0 over Brest, admits PSG ‘had no chances to score’, calls himself demanding, praises young keeper Renato Marin, and vows to attack Lens with ‘the same ambition as always’.
Newcastle plan a new deal for Lewis Miley amid PSG interest. Elsewhere, Virgil van Dijk is linked with Galatasaray and Man United deny plans to sell Amad Diallo.
After Bayern’s 6-5 aggregate loss to PSG, Karl-Heinz Rummenigge urges a simpler handball law, citing penalties involving Dembélé-Davies and a denied appeal after Vitinha struck João Neves’s arm.
PSG beat Brest 1-0 despite a wasteful attack. Ramos rated 3, Barcola 4, Beraldo 4. Mayulu solid, Dro Fernandez improved, Marin steady. Enrique’s changes lift a rotated side to a tight win.
Arsenal’s Ben White suffered a worrying knee injury and Ricardo Calafiori is also a doubt before the 30 May final against PSG, Mikel Arteta confirmed, raising defensive concerns for the Gunners.
Preview tips PSG as defending champions with explosive attack against Arsenal’s control. Predicts a tight final, edging 2-1 to PSG in Budapest on 30 May.
