Ousmane Dembele has boosted his chances of a start for PSG against Real Madrid
However, Lucas Hernandez - a potential replacement for Pacho - is also banned - after seeing red for violent conduct in the closing stages against the Bundesliga champions.
Presnel Kimpembe is part of PSG’s Club World Cup squad, but he is yet to feature in the competition having made the bench for the Group B clashes with Botafogo and Seattle Sounders.
Considering the Frenchman’s last competitive appearance was almost three months ago as he battles back from an Achilles tendon injury, it is unlikely he will be thrown into a game of such importance with little to no match sharpness.
As a result, Lucas Beraldo is likely to get the nod to partner captain Marquinhos at the heart of the PSG defence.
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Predicted PSG XI: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Beraldo, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz; Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia.