Overview
- Paris Saint‑Germain beat Metz 3–2 with a much‑changed XI, as Ramos, Ndjantou and substitute Doué scored to reclaim the Ligue 1 lead provisionally.
- PSG’s lineup featured Safonov in goal and academy products Ibrahim Mbaye and Quentin Ndjantou from the start, reflecting extensive rotation after Bilbao.
- Captain Marquinhos remains in treatment for right‑hip muscular fatigue, Ousmane Dembélé is recovering from flu‑like symptoms, and Senny Mayulu stayed at the hotel with a virus.
- PSG head to Doha immediately for the Intercontinental Cup on December 17 before a Coupe de France tie on December 20, with Luis Enrique acknowledging travel‑related fatigue.
- Mohamed Salah was reinstated by Liverpool and assisted in a 2–0 win over Brighton after his sanction, with reports indicating Arne Slot retains support from the dressing room and club; separately, Paris FC sanctioned its ultras and then fell 0–3 to Toulouse in a muted home atmosphere.