PSG vs Al Nassr: preseason clash in Japan without Mbappe

The Saudi sides collided in a high-profile summer friendly staged in Japan, a match that drew attention despite Kylian Mbappe not being on the field. The spectacle pitted a retooled Paris Saint-Germain against Cristiano Ronaldo and his Al Nassr teammates, set at the Yanmar Stadium Nagai in Osaka. This clash came at a moment when PSG, guided by Luis Enrique, is reshaping itself for the next ambitious chapter and chasing top European glory while navigating a summer conversation sparked by the Mbappe situation. The absence of Mbappe casts a long shadow over PSG, yet the squad’s depth and tactical experimentation promise a story worth watching from first whistle to final horn. The encounter also marks another chapter in the ongoing saga of star movements and strategic shifts across the sport, with PSG seeking to balance prestige with on-field performance in a demanding calendar. (Goal)