Today, December 17, at 19:00 Kyiv time, the final match of the Intercontinental Cup will take place at the "Ahmad bin Ali Stadium" in Qatar, where the UEFA Champions League winners, the French team Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), will face off against the Copa Libertadores holders, the Brazilian club Flamengo.
Ukrainian fans eagerly await the performance of the Ukrainian national team midfielder Illia Zabarnyi, who represents the Paris club in the 2025 season. However, according to recent predictions by the French media, Zabarnyi might remain on the bench during this decisive match. According to the publications "L'Equipe" and "Le Parisien," center-backs Marquinhos and Pacho will play in PSG's starting eleven.
Contenders for the Trophy
Bookmakers name "PSG" as the favorite of the encounter, giving them higher chances of winning. The outcome of the match depends on numerous factors, and the main question remains whether Zabarnyi can take to the field to help the team secure another international award.
Preparation and Road to the Final
Both clubs approached the final through different paths: the French team automatically advanced to the final, while Flamengo participated in the playoffs, claiming victories over "Cruz Azul" from Mexico and "Pyramids" from Egypt. This adds even more intrigue to the final showdown.
The broadcast of the match is available to Ukrainian viewers on the Maincast Sport TV channel. All key moments of the game can be followed in real time on the Sport.ua Telegram channel.
Can PSG confirm their status as favorites, and what will Illia Zabarnyi's role be in this historic game — we'll find out tonight.
