Lens vs Paris Saint Germain - Trophée des Champions

The history between Lens and Paris Saint Germain lends this Trophée des Champions fixture an extra layer of spice, and when the two walk out at Parc des Princes on August 16, 2026, recent encounters will be on everyone's mind. Real Madrid vs Fiorentina: Line-ups, stats and preview for pre-season clash.

Both Lens and Paris Saint Germain will be eager to build momentum when they meet in Trophée des Champions. Lens will be keen to seize the initiative and build some momentum on home soil. The visitors will travel in the hope that a change of scene can spark a turnaround, whatever the form book says. A young right-back is another position City are interested in adding in, while, in terms of outgoings, goalkeeper James Trafford is close to joining Leeds so will need to be replaced.

The tactical battle could prove decisive. Lens may lean on their home advantage to dictate the tempo, but Paris Saint Germain have shown they can be dangerous when allowed to play on their own terms. Moving the Dane on frees up space and gives the Partenopei greater room to press ahead with their incoming transfer plans.

Star players on both sides will be eager to make their mark, and the individual duels across the pitch could go a long way to deciding the outcome. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. Talks planned: Arsenal keen on January transfer window swoop for unsettled forward.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. The signals point towards a stalemate, with the two sides closely matched across form and standings. A 1-1 draw is easy to envisage. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. Harry Kane is the favourite to win the Ballon d’Or.