Paris Saint-Germain has not yet defined the lineup for the Copa Intercontinental final, scheduled for December 17th, at Estádio Ahmad Bin Ali, at Al Rayyan, at Catar. The French club, champion of Champions League, enters directly into the decision and could face Flamengo, if the Brazilian team advances in the previous stages. Informações indicate that coach Luis Enrique is evaluating the possibility of using a mixed team or with reserves, prioritizing the recovery of players for commitments in Europa.
The decision on the squad that will travel to the Catar will be made after the games against the Athletic Bilbao, for the Champions League, on December 10th, and against the
Injuries and clinical conditions of players like Nuno Mendes and Désiré Doué remain under monitoring. Achraf Hakimi is vetoed and will not travel, reinforcing the likelihood of changes to the starting team.
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PSG’s position in the tournament
The Parisian club only plays one match in the Copa Intercontinental, as it is the European representative. Essa structure favors rest compared to opponents, who need to go through eliminatory stages.
The logistics of the trip to Catar are seen as internally exhausting. The main focus remains on Ligue 1 and Champions League, where the team seeks to maintain high performance this season.
- PSG won Champions League in 2025 by defeating Inter from Milão 5-0 in the final.
- At Ligue 1, the team is only behind Lens in the current classification.
- Players like Vitinha highlighted the importance of the intercontinental title to end the year on a positive note.
Intense preparation of Flamengo
Flamengo landed at Doha and started training at CT Al Ersaal, with full focus on the competition. The debut takes place on December 10th against Cruz Azul, at Dérbi at Américas, at 2pm (Brasília time).
Filipe Luís, coach of Flamengo, maintains planning independent of PSG’s decisions. The coaching staff emphasizes seriousness in all knockout games.
The red and black squad works as if they were facing PSG at full strength. The delegation seeks to adapt to the time zone and local climate to optimize performance.
Path to the final
To reach the decision, Flamengo needs to overcome Cruz Azul in the quarterfinals.
In case of victory, the next clash will be against Pyramids, from Egito, on December 13, for Copa Challenger.
The winner advances to face PSG in the final on December 17th, in a single match at the same stadium.
Injuries and casualties at PSG
Achraf Hakimi is confirmed to be absent and will not participate in the tournament.
Nuno Mendes and Désiré Doué undergo daily medical assessments, with the risk of being preserved.
Other important athletes may be spared to avoid overloading the European calendar.
Red-black concentration in Catar
The training routine at Catar includes intense sessions until the day before the games. The Flamengo utilizes facilities used in the 2022 Copa of the 2022 Mundo for acclimatization.
Players see the competition as a unique opportunity for an intercontinental title.
The team avoids any underestimation, even with information about the rival’s possible alternative lineup.
New competition format
Copa Intercontinental replaces the old annual Mundial and occurs on Catar for the second consecutive time.
The European champion enters directly into the final, while the others compete in the preliminary stages.
Matches take place at Estádio Ahmad Bin Ali, with capacity for 45 thousand fans and a modern structure.
Expectations for the decision
The final can take on different shapes depending on the French lineup. Luis Enrique balances risks and priorities in a busy calendar.
The Flamengo, in turn, directs all the energy to advance step by step.
If the confrontation is confirmed, the duel will oppose contrasting strategies in search of the world title.
Paris Saint-Germain evaluates tactical options for the unique decision in Catar. Enquanto that, Flamengo maintains a high pace of preparation, ready for any scenario in the search for the trophy.
