PSG sees its clash with Lyon moved to Ballon d'Or day

The Paris Saint-Germain match against Olympique Lyonnais has been postponed to Monday, the same day as the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony in London, allowing the injured striker Ousmane Dembélé to attend the event as the club's sole representative.

For two consecutive seasons, Paris Saint-Germain, bolstered by its Champions League victory, has a slew of players nominated for the Ballon d’Or. This abundance of nominations reflects the depth of the Parisian squad. The club, often abbreviated PSG, bears the full name Paris Saint.

Similarly, Luis Enrique's men see their weekend match moved to Monday, right during the trophy presentation, for the second year in a row. This shift complicates the group's preparation.

Postponement of the match against OL

This season, PSG hosts Olympique Lyonnais, a match postponed by one day at the request of the authorities. The postponement results from the weekend protests and the police deployment around the NFL match at Stade de France on Sunday.

Last year, it was the weather that delayed the Classic between Olympique de Marseille and Paris Saint‑Germain. That postponement also disrupted the Parisian club's calendar.

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Injured, Ousmane Dembélé will not be able to play, but he can attend the ceremony scheduled in London this Monday evening. According to RMC, he will be the sole representative of Paris Saint‑Germain at the Ballon d’Or.

President Nasser Al‑Khelaifi will be present at the Parc des Princes for the match against OL, confirming the importance of the encounter.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, also injured, must undergo surgery this week in Doha and will not travel to London.

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Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Achraf Hakimi and their teammates will logically be on the pitch at the Parc des Princes against Lyon.