PSG holds its second consecutive Champions League. Winner of Arsenal in the final on Saturday in Budapest (1-1, 4-3 on penalties), the Parisian club continues its domination on the European scene. A success which also caused a reaction from Kylian Mbappé, who left for Real Madrid in the summer of 2024.
The French striker appeared on social networks by commenting on a publication by his friend and former teammate Achraf Hakimi. The Moroccan full-back, returning from injury for the final, shared a photo with the trophy accompanied by the message:
“Back 2 Back = 3”. Under the publication, Mbappé simply responded with three heart-shaped emojis, a discreet reaction but noticed by supporters.
Arriving in Paris in 2017, Kylian Mbappé had never managed to win the Champions League in Parisian colors, notably failing in the final in 2020. “My story with PSG is over”he explained after the first coronation, while acknowledging having been ” thrilled “ to see Paris finally win the most prestigious European competition.
The Spanish press does not spare Mbappé
PSG’s second consecutive title did not fail to provoke a reaction in Spain, where several media outlets drew a parallel between Mbappé’s departure and the club’s European successes. “Luis Enrique marked a turning point in the history of PSG. While Mbappé’s departure seemed to tarnish the club’s shine, the project took off »notably wrote Marca.
For his part, Mundo Deportivo was even more incisive: “Some will no doubt think that Real Madrid did PSG a great service by recruiting Mbappé. Luis Enrique was thus able to develop his playing philosophy without excessive pressure. » Comments which have fueled a recurring debate for two years: has PSG become stronger since the departure of the French striker?
