PSG, Champions League First Victory – Changing the Era from Star-Centered to a True Team

파리 생제르맹(PSG)이 드디어 유럽 축구의 정점에 도달했습니다. 2025년 5월 31일, 뮌헨 알리안츠 아레나에서 열린 UEFA 챔피언스리그 결승에서 인터 밀란을 5-0으로 압도하며 대회 역사상 결승에서 최대 점수 차로 첫 우승을 차지했습니다. 이 승리는 단순한 트로피를 넘어, 스타 중심의 축구에서 진정한 팀으로 거듭난 PSG의 변화를 상징합니다. 이제 구체적인 방법을 아래에서 확인해보도록 하겠습니다.

PSG Changes the Era at the Top of Europe

 

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has finally reached the pinnacle of European football. On May 31, 2025, they crushed Inter Milan 5-0 in the UEFA Champions League final held at the Allianz Arena in Munich, setting a new record for the largest margin of victory in a final in the 70-year history of the tournament and lifting their first trophy. This victory signifies more than just a trophy. PSG is being praised for moving past their long history of focusing on superstar signings and, under the guidance of coach Luis Enrique, has transformed into a ‘real team,’ ushering in a new era.

Final: Overwhelming Performance and Young Energy

PSG took the lead just 12 minutes into the match with a goal from Hakimi, and 19-year-old Desiree Due added two more goals, quickly securing the advantage. Due recorded three attacking points (2 goals, 1 assist) in the final, setting a new record as the youngest player to achieve three attacking points in a Champions League final. In the second half, 10-year-old Senni Mayulu, who was substituted in for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, also contributed to the scoring, completely dismantling Inter Milan.

On that day, PSG’s average age was 23, with young and fast players shaking the Italian champions with overwhelming speed and organization throughout the match. Due and Dembélé fluidly switched positions, neutralizing the defense, while Hakimi and Nuno Mendes dominated the flanks. The tireless movements of midfielders Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz, and João Neves were also impressive.

Luis Enrique’s Revolution: From Star Marketing to Team Football

The true significance of this victory lies in PSG’s changed philosophy. In the past, PSG focused on signing superstars like Neymar, Messi, and Mbappé, but in the last two years, they have shifted towards acquiring young, promising players and team-centered football. Coach Luis Enrique emphasized that “PSG is no longer a team with one star, but a team where everyone plays together.” Indeed, positional fluidity, collective defensive and offensive participation, and strong pressing have become the hallmarks of PSG this season.

World Cup winner Robert Pires remarked, “Only now has PSG become a real team. They achieved victory not through star power but through teamwork.” Claude Makélélé also stated, “In the past, we wanted to win too quickly, but now we have humility and preparation.”

PSG Stronger Without Mbappé

This season, PSG has been evaluated as even stronger after Mbappé’s transfer to Real Madrid. They defeated European powerhouses like Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester City in succession to reach the final, and in the final, they stood at the top of Europe not through individual star plays, but through organic team play.

In particular, young players like Due, Mayulu, and Barcola played leading roles in the final, proving that PSG’s future is even brighter. This victory symbolizes not just a successful season, but PSG’s complete transformation from a ‘star-centric’ team to a ‘real team.’

The Beginning of a New Era, What is PSG’s Future?

PSG’s Champions League victory is not merely about acquiring a trophy; it is seen as a ‘turning point of an era’ that will change the landscape of European football. It is the result of tactical innovation from coach Luis Enrique, the growth of young players, and the dedication of the entire team. PSG has now risen to the European stage not as a ‘star-studded team,’ but as an ‘invincible team’ created by everyone working together.

“Ensemble, nous sommes invincibles.” “When we are together, we are invincible.”

As the phrase on the massive banner displayed that day suggests, the real story of PSG is just beginning.