Paris Saint-Germain have finally won the Champions League. They achieved this major milestone without Kylian Mbappe.
PSG players celebrated their historic victory and are likely to continue the festivities late into the night. Luis Enrique’s team crushed Inter Milan 5-0 in Saturday’s final in Munich
Mbappe Watches from Afar
Mbappe watched from home. He left PSG on a free transfer to join Real Madrid last summer
His new club didn’t go far. Arsenal knocked out Madrid in the quarter-finals. Meanwhile, PSG beat the Gunners in the semi-finals and went on to dominate the final.
A Message of Respect
Mbappe showed class by congratulating PSG on social media
He wrote: “The big day has finally arrived. Victory, and in style—an achievement for the whole club. Congratulations, PSG.”
A Decision to Regret?
His message was gracious, but it may prompt questions. Could Mbappe be having second thoughts about leaving? PSG are now thriving without him, and he walked away just as the project started bearing fruit
Under Mbappe, PSG often fell short. But Luis Enrique has turned things around. He led them to historic success
A Team Reborn
PSG now look more united and cohesive. The team seems stronger without relying on one star
Some might say losing Mbappe has actually helped. That viral video of Enrique urging him to work harder hinted at a mismatch.
