Benfica vs Sporting CP

Lore & Background

The 2025–26 season was the 56th season in the history of Paris Saint-Germain, and the club's 52nd consecutive season in the French top flight. PSG became world champions for the first time when they won the FIFA Intercontinental Cup, defeating Flamengo of Brazil on penalties in the final on 17 December 2025. They also accomplished the rare sextuple, as this was their sixth trophy won in the same calendar year. PSG won a second consecutive Champions League title after defeating Arsenal on penalties in the final on 30 May 2026.

In Their Own Story

The lights of Parc des Princes hummed with anticipation, but not for a clash with Lisbon. Tonight was about the city's own pride, the roar of the Ultras Sud echoing against the backdrop of a classic French derby. The air smelled of rain and fresh cut grass, familiar to every PSG supporter who had stood here since the club's founding in 1970.

Reader's Guide

The club participated in Ligue 1, the Coupe de France, the Trophée des Champions, the UEFA Champions League, the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Intercontinental Cup. The league fixtures were announced on 27 June 2025. The draw for the Champions League league phase was held on 28 August 2025. The draw for the knockout phase play-offs was held on 30 January 2026. The draws for the round of 16, quarter-finals, and semi-finals were all held on 27 February 2026.

Did You Know?

• PSG won the FIFA Intercontinental Cup on 17 December 2025, beating Flamengo on penalties.
• PSG achieved a sextuple by winning six trophies in the same calendar year.
• PSG won a second consecutive Champions League title on 30 May 2026, defeating Arsenal on penalties.