Al-Khelaïfi Steals the Show at PSG Training Session

Originally scheduled to train at 6:00 PM at Estadi Olímpic de Montjuïc, Paris Saint-Germain’s session was delayed by half an hour, prompting over a hundred accredited journalists (a number expected to rise to 520 for the match) to wait. However, at 6:30 PM sharp, PSG players emerged onto the pitch to familiarize themselves with the venue ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League showdown at 9:00 PM. As anticipated, coach Luis Enrique gathered the squad for a brief warm-up exercise, during which a lively rondó was the only visible aspect of the training. Laughter and banter ensued as players engaged in friendly competitions. Among the 23 players present, Achraf Hakimi, suspended for the first leg, took the lead in the press conference. While Kylian Mbappé and former Blaugrana Ousmane Dembélé initially drew attention, the spotlight shifted to PSG President Nasser Al-Khelaïfi, who appeared on the pitch near the benches. The Qatari executive, accompanied by Sporting Director Luis Campos, closely observed the session. Campos also stood in a corner throughout Hakimi and Luis Enrique’s press conference. It’s worth noting that Al-Khelaïfi was absent from the directorial luncheon with FC Barcelona during the first leg but is expected to represent PSG and join Joan Laporta for lunch on Tuesday.