RCD Mallorca faces PSG in preseason friendly with 15 PSG academy players
RCD Mallorca kicks off its 2026 preseason campaign with a friendly match against European champions Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday, August 8, at Estadi Mallorca Son Moix. The game is part of the Trofeu Ciutat de Palma and marks Mallorca's first match following a La Liga season where they finished 14th with 35 points (9 wins, 8 draws, and 15 losses in 32 games).
What to expect from the match?
PSG arrives with a squad heavily featuring young talents from their academy. Among them is 16-year-old defender Axel Koukaba, who has impressed in the youth ranks. Other notable players include Younes Idder, Edem Ghalleb, and Adam Ayari, who played key roles in winning the Gambardella Cup.
Why is this important for RCD Mallorca?
This match provides RCD Mallorca with a chance to test themselves against a top-tier team like PSG. The game is part of an agreement between the two clubs following the transfer of Lee Kang-In, who played for Mallorca before being sold to Atlético Madrid. Mallorca, who were relegated to the Segunda División last season, aims to showcase their potential against high-level opposition.
What’s next for RCD Mallorca?
After this friendly, RCD Mallorca will continue preparing for the new season. The team has several injured players, including Samuel Almeida Costa, Ivan Cuellar Sacristan, and Vedat Muriqi, who will not be available for this match. However, the game against PSG will serve as a good benchmark to assess the team’s physical and technical condition.
