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Safonov makes 4 penalty saves in shootout as PSG beats Flamengo to win Intercontinental Cup

Matvei Safonov made four straight penalty saves in a shootout to help Paris Saint-Germain beat Flamengo in the Intercontinental Cup final and win a sixth trophy of 2025

DECEMBER 17 • Associated Press

PSG's back-up goalkeeper Matvei Safonov comes up clutch to save Champions League winners' blushes in Intercontinental Cup showdown with Flamengo

Champions League holders Paris Saint-Germain held their nerve to come through a penalty shootout to claim victory over Brazilian side Flamen...

DECEMBER 17 • goal

PSG's back-up goalkeeper Matvei Safonov comes up clutch to save Champions League winners' blushes in Intercontinental Cup showdown with Flamengo

Full 90 in draw Mendes went the full 90 during Wednesday's scoreless draw with Athletic Club.

Impact Mendes got back in the starting XI during Wednesday's clash, and he was fit enough to play the full 90. The fact he was immediately brought back to a large role is a good sign that Mendes has no lingering concerns. He should be fully fit and ready to take back his starting job for Saturday's trip to Metz.

DECEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Mendes (thigh) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's match against Athletic.

Impact Mendes was likely to be an option Wednesday, and after passing some testing, the defender has been selected for the starting XI. He is their typical starter at left back, a spot he should remain in moving forward.

DECEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Should return against Athletic Mendes (thigh) resumed team training this week and should be an option for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Athletic Club, according to Le Parisien.

Impact Mendes missed the last two games due to a thigh injury but has trained fully this week and should be an option for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Athletic Club. This is great news for Paris Saint-Germain since Lucas Hernandez is suspended for three UCL games and Lucas Beraldo (calf) still on the sidelines.

DECEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Marseille's prolific attack faces in-form Lille in Ligue 1

Marseille and Lille, the top scoring teams in Ligue 1, face off on Friday

DECEMBER 4 • Associated Press

Remains out Mendes is continuing his rehabilitation from a thigh injury and remains out for the time being, the club announced.

Impact Mendes suffered a minor thigh injury that ruled him out against Monaco and from which he is still rehabbing. The left-back won't be available for Saturday's clash against Rennes and will hope to recover in time for Wednesday's Champions League game against Athletic. Lucas Hernandez is expected to start at left-back against the Rennais.

DECEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers minor thigh injury Mendes suffered a minor thigh injury and will be rested in the upcoming days, the club announced.

Impact Mendes suffered a new injury to his thigh this time that is considered minor but that will rule him out for Saturday's clash against Monaco. The left-back will be rested in the coming days and will likely return to team training next week. Lucas Hernandez will be expected to replace him in the backline, although Lucas Beraldo or William Pacho could also play a role since coach Luis Enrique was angry about Hernandez's red card against Tottenham in the Champions League.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Earns start Mendes (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Le Havre.

Impact Mendes is back as expected Saturday, with the defender not only on the team sheet but also earning the start. The Portuguese full-back should continue in this role moving forward when playing in crucial matches, as he is one of the best left-backs in the world at the moment.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Le Havre Mendes (knee) is back available for Saturday's clash against Le Havre, according to the club.

Impact Mendes has fully trained with the team this week, clearing his knee injury over the international break and returning available for Saturday's clash against the Ciel & Marine since he was not mentioned in the injury report. This is great news for PSG since the Portuguese is an undisputed starter at left-back and has been brilliant this season with seven goal contributions in 13 appearances for the Parisians. That said, with the Champions League clash against Tottenham coming on Wednesday, he will likely see minutes off the bench to avoid any risk, leaving the chance to Lucas Hernandez to start in the backline.

NOVEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Back in team training Mendes (knee) was spotted back in team training on Thursday, according to Media Parisien.

Impact Mendes appears to be nearing a return from his knee injury after being spotted back in team training on Thursday. His timeline for a full return remains uncertain because Paris Saint-Germain now follow a new protocol that prioritizes caution with injured players to avoid setbacks by rushing them back. That said, Mendes remains an important starter in the PSG backline, therefore seeing him get some minutes against Le Havre on Saturday in order to be available to start against Tottenham on Wednesday in the Champions League would not be a surprise. If he is not ready, Lucas Hernandez is expected to see increased playing time.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

PSG is struggling to open a sizeable gap on its rivals in Ligue 1 title race

Paris Saint-Germain has needed stoppage-time winners in the past two league games to narrowly stay atop Ligue 1

NOVEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Carefully managed Mendes (knee) is unlikely to feature in one week against Tottenham due to the new protocol of Paris Saint-Germain regarding injuries, according to ParisTeamFr.

Impact Mendes missed the last game due to a knee injury prior to the international break and will unlikely feature against Tottenham in one week time since Paris Saint-Germain decided to install a new protocol for injured players that will need them to undergo a big amount of workload and trainings before getting back in the match squad in order to avoid any setbacks that they often dealt with this season. Until Mendes returns to full fitness, Lucas Hernandez is expected to start at left-back for PSG.

NOVEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Paris Saint-Germain scores another last-gasp winner to beat Lyon and stay top

Injury-hit Paris Saint-Germain scores the winner deep into stoppage for the second straight game to win 3-2 at Lyon and stay two points clear at the top of Ligue 1

NOVEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Marseille and Lens both win easily to put pressure on injury-hit PSG at the top of Ligue 1

English players Angel Gomes and Mason Greenwood each score as Marseille beats Brest 3-0 to top Ligue 1 on goal difference from Lens as both sides put pressure on injury-hit Paris S...

NOVEMBER 8 • Associated Press

PSG's injury crisis so bad that Luis Enrique is questioning his management

The injuries are piling up so much for Paris Saint-Germain that coach Luis Enrique is questioning his management of the squad

NOVEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Hakimi out for 'several weeks' after Díaz tackle and now a doubt for Africa Cup of Nations

Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco right back Achraf Hakimi faces a race against time to recover from injury before the Africa Cup of Nations in his home country

NOVEMBER 5 • Associated Press

Out until break Mendes is out for the next two weeks due to a sprained knee, according to his club.

Impact Mendes will fall to the sidelines for the next few weeks, with the defender out due to a knee injury he picked up in UCL play. The club will have to go without its starting left-back, so this is a rough loss for the club. The good news is the club does have a replacement to fill his spot, with Lucas Hernandez as a likely option, filling that spot until after the international break.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in league start Mendes scored one goal to go with five shots (four on goal), nine crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Lorient.

Impact So that Paris Saint-Germain's team can defend its Champions League title with its best squad available, Mendes has been off Ligue 1 games, indicated by his lone start across PSG's last five games. Still, he has two goals across his last three domestic-league appearances.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

PSG loses Doué and settles for 1-1 draw with Lorient, but Marseille can't capitalize

Paris Saint-Germain drops points with a 1-1 draw at lowly Lorient and picks up another injury as forward Désiré Doué goes off in the second half

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

Nuno Mendes 'was always going to stay' at PSG as Portuguese full-back dismisss Man Utd interest

Paris Saint-Germain wing-back Nuno Mendes has revealed he never had any intentions to leave the Ligue 1 giants. He was being chased by Manch...

OCTOBER 27 • goal

Nuno Mendes 'was always going to stay' at PSG as Portuguese full-back dismisss Man Utd interest

Leverkusen vs. PSG turns into chaos after 5 goals, two red cards and two penalties in the first half

Five goals, two red cards and two penalties

OCTOBER 21 • Associated Press

Flashes attacking upside Mendes had an assist and scored a goal while taking two shots (one on goal), crossing three times (one accurate) and creating four chances during Tuesday's 7-2 win over Bayer Lever...

Impact Mendes set up Willian Pacho in the seventh minute before scoring himself in the 50th while leading PSG in crosses and chances created. The attacker has four goal involvements to go along with 10 crosses, five shots and nine chances created through the opening three Champions League fixtures.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

PSG scores seven and Barcelona hit six on a goal-filled night in the Champions League

Paris Saint-Germain scored seven, Barcelona hit six and Erling Haaland struck his 24th goal of the season on an action-packed night in the Champions League

OCTOBER 21 • Associated Press

Scores as substitute Nuno Mendes scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Lille.

Impact Mendes subbed on in the second half and scored the opener in the 66th minute with his second goal in the season. The left-back still logged the second-most crosses for PSG despite the limited time in the field. He now has eight appearances (five starts) in 2025-26.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

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