Following the UEFA Champions League final in 2025-2026, images of coach Luis Enrique berating Mbappe in April 2024 resurfaced on social media. The Spanish strategist pointed out the defensive shortcomings and lack of team spirit of the biggest star in French football. Then, just over a month later, Mbappe joined Real Madrid for a transfer fee, much to the bitterness of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
Mbappe's departure from PSG marks the collapse of the French giants' philosophy of using star players to buy titles. Before that, Messi, Neymar, and a host of other big names had come and gone from PSG in disappointment, failing to help the team win the prestigious Champions League trophy. Despite immense pressure, coach Luis Enrique persevered in building the team. team and he worked like a madman. He built a team-oriented, fiercely competitive style of play that didn't depend on any single individual.
The arrival of Dembele, Doue, Kvaratskhelia, Joao Neves... has given PSG a new lease of life. Under constant pressing, attacking and defending together, PSG created a fiery and captivating style of play. Then, in the 2024-2025 season, they reached the pinnacle of European football for the first time, including an impressive 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in the final. And this season, PSG maintained their strength, successively defeating Chelsea, Liverpool, Bayern Munich, and Arsenal to successfully defend their Champions League title.
The Champions League final against Arsenal, which ended in the early hours of May 31st (Vietnam time), presented many difficulties for PSG. Kai Harvey Wright gave Arsenal an early lead in the 5th minute. With an early goal, Arsenal adopted their characteristic defensive counter-attacking style. After numerous attempts to control the ball, attack, and bombard the goal, PSG managed to equalize 1-1 in the 64th minute thanks to Dembele. Showing their composure to equalize, PSG once again defeated Arsenal 4-3 on penalties, to lift the Champions League trophy for the second consecutive time.
From a noisy, wealthy club and a Champions League apprentice, PSG has risen to become one of the most successful teams in the tournament's history. In the Champions League era, only Real Madrid and PSG have successfully defended their title. With two titles, PSG is now on par with Chelsea, Juventus, and Benfica. From a personal perspective, this is the third Champions League title in coach Luis Enrique's career, bringing him level with the achievements of Bob Paisley, Zidane, and Pep Guardiola in terms of the number of European Cup/Champions League titles won.
While European football was once dominated by giants like Real Madrid, AC Milan, Liverpool, and Barcelona, PSG has reached the pinnacle of success. No longer known for blockbuster transfers or the ambition to buy glory with money, PSG has defined itself through its identity, playing style, and a united team. Two consecutive Champions League titles are proof of this growth and mark a shift in the European football power landscape. From a team chasing its dreams, PSG has become a new model for building a successful team: placing faith in philosophy, in its people, and in the strength of the collective.
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