PSG wins Champions League for the first time – from star power to real team

PSG changes the game at the top of Europe

paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has finally reached the pinnacle of European soccer. on May 31, 2025, they defeated Inter Milan 5-0 in the UEFA Champions League final at the Allianz Arena in Munich, setting a new record for the largest goal difference in a final in the 70-year history of the competition and lifting their first trophy. the win was more than just a trophy. It marks the beginning of a new era for PSG, as the club has become a “real team” under Luis Enrique after years of focusing on signing superstars.

the final: a dominant performance and youthful energy

PSG took an early lead with a goal from Hakimi just 12 minutes into the match, before 19-year-old Desiree Doué added two more. doué made history as the youngest player in a Champions League final with three offensive points (two goals, one assist) in the final. in the second half, Hvitsa Kvarachelia and teenage substitute Seni Maulou got on the scoresheet to completely demolish Inter Milan.

pSG’s average age on the day was 23, and their young, fast players rattled the Italian champions with their pace and organization throughout the match. doué and Dembele fluidly moved between positions to neutralize the defense, while Hakimi and Nuno Mendes dominated the entire flank. in midfield, the commitment of Vitinha and Fabian Luis and the tireless João Neves were equally impressive.

luis Enrique’s revolution: from star marketing to team football

the real significance of this title is PSG’s changed philosophy. after focusing on signing superstars like Neymar, Messi, and Mbappe, the club has shifted to a more team-oriented style of play in the last two years, focusing on younger, more promising players. luis Enrique has emphasized that “PSG is no longer a team with one star, but a team that plays together.” indeed, positional fluidity, full participation in defense and attack, and intense pressing have become PSG’s hallmarks this season.

as World Cup winner Roberto Pires said, “PSG is finally a real team. they won the title with teamwork, not name value,” said World Cup winner Robert Pires. “Before, we wanted to win too quickly, but now we are humble and prepared,” said Claude Makelele.

pSG is stronger without Mbappe

this season, PSG are arguably stronger without Mbappe, even after his move to Real Madrid. they beat European powerhouses such as Liverpool, Arsenal, and Manchester City to reach the final, and in the final, they did so with an organic team effort rather than individual star performances.

in the final, young players such as Doué, Moulinho, and Varane played key roles, proving that PSG’s future is even brighter. this title was not just a one-season success, but a symbol of PSG’s complete transformation from a star-driven club to a real team.

the beginning of a new era: what does the future hold for PSG?

PSG’s Champions League victory was not just a trophy, but a “turning point” in European soccer. it was a combination of Luis Enrique’s tactical innovations, the development of young players, and the dedication of the entire team. pSG is no longer a “star-studded army,” but an “invincible team,” a team that is built together.

“Ensemble, nous sommes invincibles.” “Together, we are invincible.”

as the words on the giant banner unfurled that day, the real story of PSG is just beginning.