Paris Saint-Germain Faces Fatigue After Back-to-Back Finals

Paris Saint-Germain played the Club World Cup final against Chelsea on 13 July and the European Super Cup final against Tottenham on 13 August. The squad had only ten days of vacation between the two finals. Analysts warned that teams participating in the inaugural Club World Cup would face a heavy physical toll in the following season. The Tottenham match extended to the 85th minute before the decisive phase. Paris Saint-Germain scored two goals within five minutes to force a penalty shootout against Tottenham. They won the shootout to claim the Super Cup. Luis Enrique's side reached the Champions League final on 30 May. The semifinal against Bayern Munich featured unprecedented energy expenditure, according to match reports. The combination of back-to-back finals and minimal recovery time raises questions about PSG's performance in the upcoming domestic season. The club's schedule may test squad depth and stamina.