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Fit to play in UCL final
Mendes (thigh) has passed a fitness test Friday and will be available for Saturday's UCL final against Arsenal, according to Sky Sports.
Analysis: The star left-back had been limited to individual work in the final weeks of the 2025/26 Ligue 1 season, but he returned to full training earlier this week. Thus, it's not surprising to see him available for the biggest match of the season. Mendes should have his hands full Saturday while dealing with Bukayo Saka in what should be one of the most intriguing individual matchups in the UCL final.
Back available for UCL final
Mendes (thigh) returned to full training Tuesday and will be an option for Saturday's Champions League final against Arsenal, the club posted.
Analysis: Mendes had been limited to individual work down the stretch of the league campaign after a right thigh issue sidelined him for three straight matches, but his return to full team training is a major lift for PSG ahead of the biggest game on their calendar. The Portuguese left-back gives coach Luis Enrique his first-choice option back on the left side for the Budapest showdown, with the club clearly managing his recovery carefully to have him at peak level against Arsenal. Mendes will be expected to make a solid impact against the Gunners before turning his focus to the World Cup, where he should slot in as a starter along Portugal's back line.
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