Paris Saint-Germain achieved a historic milestone by overwhelmingly defeating Inter Milan 5-0 in the Champions League final. This victory marks the club`s first-ever Champions League title and is the first time a French team has won the trophy since 1993. The triumph is seen as the realization of President Nasser Al-Khelaifi`s long-held vision for the club and represents a significant moment for both Paris and French football. While some suggest this win could signal the start of a PSG dynasty, the immediate focus is on celebrating this monumental achievement before looking ahead to the upcoming Club World Cup in the U.S.
The victory also meant PSG completed the treble this season. This is the second career treble for manager Luis Enrique, who previously achieved the feat with Barcelona. PSG`s success in the Champions League was unexpected given their reported 15th-place finish during the league phase. However, according to the text, the mid-season arrival of Khvicha Kvaratskhelia provided the necessary boost for the team to reach this level. Following PSG`s UCL win, tributes and reactions have started to emerge, which we will now review.
Kylian Mbappe
Kylian Mbappe, who left PSG for Real Madrid the season prior, made sure to congratulate his former team on their Champions League victory via Instagram. He posted, “The big day has finally arrived. Victory and with the manner of a whole club, congratulations PSG.”
Mbappe will pursue his first Champions League title with Real Madrid next season. The article mentions Xabi Alonso will have considerable work to do as he reportedly joins the club as manager after leaving Bayer Leverkusen. It also states Real Madrid did not win any trophies this season.
Neymar
Neymar, another star player signed by PSG alongside Lionel Messi in their effort to win the Champions League, also shared a congratulatory message on social media after the win.
He posted, “Congratulations PSG,” accompanied by five clapping emojis.
The Eiffel Tower
Paris`s famous landmark, the Eiffel Tower, which is featured in the PSG logo, was illuminated in the team`s colors of red and blue to celebrate the victory. The city of Paris was set to celebrate throughout the night, with the tower providing a spectacular light display.
Thiago Silva
Thiago Silva, a former PSG captain and defender, commented on the achievement by posting, “What an achievement — Congratulations, PSG.”
Lucas Moura
Lucas Moura, another forward who previously played for PSG, added his support. Moura stated, “Congratulations Paris! Champions my brother.”
What About Messi?
As of Saturday night, Lionel Messi, who played alongside Neymar and Mbappe at PSG, had not yet reacted publicly to the win. His current club, Inter Miami, was playing a match against the Columbus Crew that evening.
