At the dawn of the 2024-2025 season, a new wind was blowing over the French capital. Leader of attack on Paris Saint-Germain for almost seven years, Kylian Mbappé decided, in fact, to fly to new heavens and thus fulfill his always dream: to defend the colors of Real Madrid. Widely commented on – whether internally or on the scale of supporters – the start of the Bondynois marked the end of an era … but especially the start of a new cycle. Exit the bling-bling, make way for a Luis Enrique PSG version. Already in place, but now absolute master of the sports project (although in almost perfect adequacy with Luis Campos), the Spanish technician, with the confidence of its president Nasser Al-Khelaifi, was then entrusted with the keys to the project.
Renowned for its strength of character – sometimes deemed abrasive – the former coach of La Roja was not long in commenting on the departure of his house scorer. “I would have liked to train the best player in the world for several years and the best is currently Mbappé. But if I don't have it, nothing will happen. If the stars were enough to win titles, PSG would already have 8 Champions League ”. A cash discourse alone symbolizing the personality of the native of Gijon, more focused on the collective than individuals. Demanding, loyal, protector towards his players and truly passionate, the ex -manager of FC Barcelona – executioner of Parisians during the infamous Rontada of March 8, 2017 – finally endowed the role of the architect with a precise mission: to hoist PSG on the roof of Europe.
Make history in Paris
The historic victory of Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the 2025 Champions League, with a resounding 5-0 against Inter Milan, therefore symbolizes the outcome of the Luis Enrique method. But summarizing his Parisian adventure 90 minutes from a final in Munich is not enough. Upon his arrival in 2023, the Spanish coach imposed his vision, favoring the collective on individualities. His rigorous tactical approach, illustrated by daring choices such as the repositioning of Ousmane Dembélé, made it possible to create a balanced and disciplined team. This transformation was also praised by the international press, stressing Luis Enrique's ability to build a united and efficient group. “” The truth is that Luis Enrique has built a team capable of winning much more if it maintains this level. A group of excellent players who play with heart and fight as if they were playing to avoid relegation », Comments with accuracy the Spanish daily Marca.
Luis Enrique, it is first of all a strong vision, almost a dogma: that of a football of possession and resolutely turned towards the offensive. “” We don't just want to offer victories and titles to supporters, but also the way He explains. Before specifying his philosophy: ” No calculation, never, nowhere. We want the ball, attack and defend together, with maximum intensity and taking risks. Beyond the results, it is therefore the team spirit instilled by Luis Enrique that has marked the spirits. The players, whether executives or young talents, as Désiré Doué or Senny Mayulu, all joined his philosophy, highlighting the collective rather than individual performance.
Love phew in Paris
This cohesion was reinforced by the unwavering support of the Management, which extended its contract until 2027. But beyond the Concorde between the Spanish coach and his management, it is also with Parisian supporters that Luis Enrique was able to create a link. If Luis Enrique obviously was able to satisfy the fans by enriching the PSG list with two French championships (2024, 2025), two French Cups (2024, 2025) and two trophies of the Champions (2023, 2024), it is also his personality which deeply touched the public. After the final whistle, an immense wave of emotion overwhelmed the Parisian stands with the deployment of a large tifo in tribute to Xana, the daughter of Luis Enrique, disappeared in 2019 from an osteosarcoma. This poignant gesture, a symbol of intense communion between the supporters and their coach, will also have embodied unity and solidarity having marked this historic evening. This success is ultimately not only a sports victory, but also that of a collective vision of football.
The world press bowed to PSG after its historic coronation
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