Paris Saint-Germain have received a major injury boost ahead of their Champions League group stage fixture against Bayer Leverkusen, with Ballon d'Or winner Ousmane Dembele returning to the squad.
Borussia Dortmund's decision to sign a teenage Ousmane Dembele in 2016 has come full circle, as the French winger has been crowned the 2025 Ballon d'Or winner after a glittering season with Paris Saint-Germain.
Ousmane Dembele capped off a remarkable season by winning the 2025 Ballon d'Or in Paris, with the Paris Saint-Germain forward dedicating the honour to both his current side and former club Barcelona.
Paris Saint-Germain have confirmed that both Ousmane Dembele and Desire Doue will be out for several weeks after picking up injuries while on international duty with France against Ukraine, ruling them out of the upcoming clash with Barcelona.
Lamine Yamal has acknowledged the growing narrative surrounding Spain's UEFA Nations League semifinal against France, suggesting he's open to seeing the clash as a potential Ballon d'Or decider between himself and France winger Ousmane Dembele.
Ousmane Dembele has clinched the Ligue 1 top scorer title for the 2024-25 season, sharing the crown with Marseille's Mason Greenwood after both netted 21 goals.