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Paris Saint-Germain won their first-ever Champions League title under Luis Enrique, overcoming a history of near misses.
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have finally secured the UEFA Champions League title, a prize that had long eluded them despite years of heavy investment and domestic dominance.
In the 2024/25 season, under manager Luis Enrique, PSG not only reshaped their playing style but also built a squad that guided them to their maiden UCL title.
Here's a look at the five key reasons the Parisian giants were able to end their European trophy drought.
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5. Luis Enrique’s Genius
Appointed ahead of the 2023–24 season, Luis Enrique brought a clear footballing identity that emphasized high pressing, possession control, and intelligent off-ball movement.
His experience in European competitions with Barcelona and Spain gave him the tactical maturity to steer PSG through tough knockout fixtures.
The Spaniard also fostered a team-first culture, moving away from the superstar-centric model that had defined PSG’s recent history.
This shift allowed for greater tactical flexibility, with the team adapting seamlessly between pressing high and defending deep when needed.
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4. Squad Cohesion
With Kylian Mbappe's departure to Real Madrid in 2024, many questioned PSG’s attacking threat. But rather than panic-buying, the club doubled down on a team-based approach.
Players like Ousmane Dembele, Bradley Barcola, and Gonçalo Ramos shared attacking responsibilities, while midfielders like Vitinha and Zaire-Emery brought balance and energy.
New signings and existing talent meshed well, showing that PSG had learned from previous windows by recruiting players who fit Enrique’s system rather than just star profiles.
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3. Defensive Discipline Led by Donnarumma
One of the major differences in PSG’s Champions League run was their vastly improved defensive organization. T
he center-back pairing of Marquinhos and Lucas Hernandez, with Pacho providing depth, proved to be a resilient and intelligent backline.
Fullbacks Achraf Hakimi and Nuno Mendes offered both width and discipline in tracking back.
In goal, Gianluigi Donnarumma had arguably his best season at the club.
The Italian produced game-saving performances, including a clean sheet in the final and several crucial stops in earlier knockout rounds.
His consistency and composure helped PSG avoid the late collapses that haunted them in past campaigns.
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2. Youth Impact
PSG’s youth development project bore fruit at the perfect time.
Warren Zaire-Emery, still just 19, was a midfield mainstay throughout the tournament, showcasing maturity beyond his years.
But it was Desire Doue, signed from Rennes, who emerged as the breakout star of the final.
The 19-year-old midfielder scored twice and assisted once in the 5–0 win over Inter Milan, becoming the youngest player to record three goal contributions in a Champions League final, a feat that instantly placed him in elite company.
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1. A Shift in Mentality
More than tactical tweaks or individual performances, PSG’s mindset changed.
After years of dramatic collapses, against Barcelona in 2017, Manchester United in 2019, and Real Madrid in 2022, this side showed emotional control, game management, and resilience.
Matches that previously slipped away from PSG were now navigated with calm professionalism.
The departure of global superstars like Neymar, Messi, and Mbappe ushered in a new era where the collective mattered more than the individual.
This identity shift, led by Enrique and embraced by a versatile squad, finally bridged the gap between ambition and achievement.
Paris Saint-Germain's long-awaited Champions League triumph was not the result of star power, but of strategic vision, tactical structure, and collective growth.
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