Nuno Mendes ruled out for PSG's Champions League match against Barcelona
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 3:08 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026

Paris Saint-Germain confirmed that Nuno Mendes will miss Tuesday's Champions League clash with Barcelona due to a left thigh injury sustained in a match against Strasbourg on October 15, 2026. The injury will sideline Mendes for several weeks, affecting the team's defensive options. His absence is significant since Mendes is considered a key player for the Champions League holders. Lucas Digne, a former Barcelona defender, may replace Mendes in the lineup for the upcoming match.
- •Nuno Mendes is injured and will miss the match against Barcelona.
- •The injury occurred during a game against Strasbourg on October 15.
- •Lucas Digne may take Mendes's place in the lineup against Barcelona.
- •Mendes is a vital player for the Champions League holders, PSG.
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