PSG and Manchester United confirm starting lineups for pre‑season friendly in Gothenburg

Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester United have named their starting XIs for a pre-season friendly at the Ullevi Stadium in Gothenburg, Sweden on 8 August 2026, the clubs announced ahead of the match.

PSG, the reigning UEFA Champions League winners coached by Luis Enrique, arrive after a 0-3 defeat by Mallorca in their previous warm-up; the club reported that Nuno Mendes, Marquinhos, João Neves and Vitinha are back in training and available for selection. Manchester United, managed by Michael Carrick, beat Atletico Madrid 2-1 in their last pre-season fixture and are preparing to return to the UEFA Champions League in 2026-27.

PSG named Safonov in goal with a back four of Boly, Zabarnyi, Pacho and Koukaba; their midfield featured Dro, Beraldo and Mayulu, while Mbaye, Ayari and Kvaratskhelia led the attack. Substitutes listed were Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes, Lucea, Vitinha, João Neves, Abo El Nay, Idder, Fanne Drame, Bourdin, Ndjantou, Meite, Longoni and Chevalier. "📃 Le onze de départ pour cette rencontre de préparation face à Manchester United. #PSGMUN pic.twitter.com/LodcDM1Yrm"

Manchester United selected Heaton in goal with Mazraoui, Maguire, Heaven and Shaw across the defence; Santos and Mount occupied midfield, and Amad, Lacey, Dorgu and Mbeumo formed the forward line. Their substitutes were Heath, Mee, Amass, Armer, Diogo Dalot, Leny Yoro, Bruno Fernandes, Jack Fletcher, Tyler Fletcher, Youri Tielemans and Joshua Zirkzee. "Ready to face PSG in our latest pre-season test ✊"

PSG’s recent 0-3 loss to Spanish second-division side Mallorca was described by the club as a match in which they controlled possession for most of the game but appeared weak in the final third. The return to training of Mendes, Marquinhos, João Neves and Vitinha was cited as a boost intended to improve organised play through midfield.

Manchester United’s 2-1 victory over Atletico Madrid came after they conceded an early goal and recovered in the second half to take the win, a result cited in the build-up to this friendly.

The Ullevi Stadium meeting will serve as PSG’s second club friendly ahead of the new season and represents a further preparation opportunity for Manchester United ahead of their 2026-27 Champions League campaign.