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Nuno Mendes suspended for three matches after red card in Supercup

PSG left-back Nuno Mendes has been suspended for three matches after receiving a red card in the Supercup against Lens, where PSG lost 1-0.

20 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Portuguese international Nuno Mendes has received a three-match suspension due to his expulsion in the French Supercup. The decision came after the player was sent off with a straight red card during a clash with Lens, which resulted in a 1-0 defeat for Paris Saint-Germain.

The expulsion occurred following an incident in which Mendes struck an opponent with an elbow, as reported by various sources.

The French Professional Football League (LFP) officially announced the suspension, stating that it will be applied in upcoming matches of the competition.

Nuno Mendes, who is considered one of the team's most important players, will thus have his participation limited in the next rounds, which could impact his team's performance this season.

With this decision, PSG will need to adjust their lineup to compensate for the defender's absence during this period.

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