Monaco v PSG: Shock twist, Dembélé a doubt

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·14 febbraio 2026

Monaco v PSG: Shock twist, Dembélé a doubt

This Tuesday, Paris Saint-Germain faces Monaco at the Stade Louis II as part of the first leg playoffs (return on February 25) of the 2025-2026 Champions League (kick-off at 9 PM, broadcast on Canal+). This Saturday evening, L’Equipe reported that Ousmane Dembélé is uncertain. The reason is a discomfort felt by the 28-year-old forward against Rennes on Friday (a 3-1 defeat in the 22nd day of Ligue 1). This information was mentioned in passing in the context of his criticism for playing too individually, which seems much less important.

“In principle, the Parisian locker room should not hold it against him. And Luis Enrique? Last season, the coach punished Dembélé following a heated exchange that took place after a victory against… Rennes (3-1), on September 27, 2024. The former Barcelona player was not called up four days later for the trip to Arsenal in the Champions League (0-2). Is he facing a similar sanction for the trip to Monaco this Tuesday? At PSG, they assure that the two situations are not comparable. This does not guarantee his presence at kick-off: Dembélé reportedly left the Rennes match with a slight discomfort. To move on, the best response is expected at the Stade Louis-II.”

We remain cautious, as there is nothing certain with just one media outlet mentioning a possible issue. Especially when it is so discreet. It lacks certainty. We will wait for confirmation, or a denial, for more certainty.

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Also, discomfort during a match does not necessarily mean a withdrawal for the next one. This is also part of high-level football, and many things are still possible. Let's hope that Dembélé can be at 100% on Sunday.

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