# PSG vs Barcelona, Nuno Mendes ruled out for weeks

> PSG's Nuno Mendes tears left thigh before Champions League clash.
- Title: PSG vs Barcelona, Nuno Mendes ruled out for weeks · Sportstar
- Summary: PSG's Nuno Mendes tears left thigh before Champions League clash. PSG's Nuno Mendes has been ruled out for weeks after tearing his left thigh in a match…
- Keywords: nuno mendes, psg, barcelona, lamine yamal, champions league, ligue 1, parc des princes, sports, Nuno, Mendes, ruled, weeks
- Source: Sportstar — https://sportstar.thehindu.com/football/nuno-mendes-ruled-out-injury-psg-vs-barcelona-head-coach-luis-enrique/article71600637.ece
- Author: Team Sportstar
- Published: 2026-10-18T16:19:53+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: nuno mendes, psg, barcelona, lamine yamal, champions league, ligue 1, parc des princes, sports
## Nuno Mendes injury
Nuno Mendes suffered a tear in his left thigh and was subbed off in the 53 minute of the game between PSG and RC Strasbourg.
## PSG confirms injury
PSG confirmed Nuno Mendes has been ruled out for several weeks after suffering a tear in his left thigh.
## Impact on Barcelona clash
Mendes' absence marks a significant setback for PSG coach Luis Enrique ahead of Tuesday's Champions League match against Barcelona.
## Lamine Yamal threat
The 23-year-old would have been the natural choice to deal with Lamine Yamal who has scored nine goals for Barcelona.
## Lucas Digne replacement
Lucas Digne is expected to come into the starting line-up for the high-profile European clash.
## Key takeaway

PSG's Nuno Mendes has been ruled out for weeks after tearing his left thigh in a match against RC Strasbourg, forcing coach Luis Enrique to find a replacement for Barcelona's Lamine Yamal.