PSG hope to start another trophy campaign strongly against Lens in Trophee des Champions

Lens and PSG will meet in the Trophee des Champions on Sunday, 16 August 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 18:45 GMT. Both sides are expected to field strong line-ups, although Lens may make a change in goal while PSG could hand Ousmane Dembele a starting role.

Lens goalkeeper Robin Risser is in line to return after missing the club’s preparations. Risser came back from holiday on Saturday, two days earlier than originally planned, putting him in contention to start against PSG.

Dino Toppmoller is otherwise expected to retain a side similar to the one seen recently. Experienced players including Matthieu Udol and Florian Thauvin are set to feature, while new signing Michael Cuisance is also expected to be included.

Lens’ probable line-up is:

Goalkeeper: Robin Risser

Defenders: Kyllian Antonio, Ismaelo Ganiou, Nawrocki, Saud Abdulhamid

Midfielders: Bulatovic, Michael Cuisance, Matthieu Udol

Forwards: Florian Thauvin, Odsonne Edouard, Abdallah Sima

PSG head into the match with confidence after showing encouraging signs in their 1-0 victory over Aston Villa on Wednesday. The Paris side demonstrated the right mentality as they continued their pursuit of another trophy.

The holders of four trophies are expected to name a team close to Luis Enrique’s strongest XI. Dembele is the main attacking selection point after appearing as a substitute in the Super Cup. His involvement in that match means he is now in contention to start against Lens.

PSG’s probable line-up is:

Goalkeeper: Matvey Safonov

Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes

Midfielders: Joao Neves, Vitinha, Warren Zaire-Emery

Forwards: Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

The Trophee des Champions will provide Lens with the chance to claim an early victory against a PSG team already showing positive form. Paris, meanwhile, will aim to continue its pursuit of further silverware with a side built around several of the players who form the core of Enrique’s team.

Betting odds listed for the match make PSG the clear favourites. Lens are priced at 4.60 to win, while a draw is valued at 4.10. A PSG victory is priced at 1.70 by 1xbet.

The match between Lens and PSG is scheduled to take place on Sunday, 16 August 2026, at 18:45 GMT.