The wait is finally over. After years of near-misses, shattered dreams, and superstar exits, Paris Saint-Germain lifted the UEFA Champions League trophy for the first time in their history. The French giants didn’t just win—it was an annihilation. A 5-0 demolition of Inter at the Allianz Arena sealed not just the most coveted trophy in European club soccer, but also PSG’s first-ever treble.
Desire Doue led the scoring with a brilliant brace, while Achraf Hakimi, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and young talent Senny Mayulu each found the net to complete the rout. As the full-time whistle echoed through the stadium, it marked more than just a victory. It was a release—a culmination of over a decade of ambition, heartbreak, and reconstruction.
The celebrations weren’t limited to the players and fans on the night. Within an hour of the final whistle, the club’s most recognizable former stars—Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, and Sergio Ramos—took to social media with messages of pride and joy.
Mbappe, who left Paris last summer for Real Madrid after a trophy-laden spell in France, was among the first to break his silence. “The big day has finally arrived. Victory and with the manner of a whole club. Congratulations, PSG,” he wrote on Instagram, underlining the emotional resonance of the moment even for those no longer in the squad.
Neymar keeps it short and sweet
Then came the words from Neymar, perhaps the most symbolically significant former PSG player to weigh in. His message was simple yet impactful: “Congratulations PSG,” accompanied by five clapping emojis. It was a reminder of what could have been.
The Brazilian arrived in Paris in 2017 from Barcelona for a world-record fee, the headline figure of PSG’s galactic revolution. Despite winning 13 trophies—including five Ligue 1 titles—his time in Paris was plagued by injuries and inconsistency. The Champions League remained elusive during his tenure, with the closest PSG came being a heartbreaking 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich in the 2020 final, before Lionel Messi’s eventual arrival.
The superstar left in 2023, moving to Al-Hilal before returning to boyhood club Santos. Now watching from afar, his message carried the weight of unfinished business and quiet admiration.
Sergio Ramos: ‘The first of many’
Veteran defender Sergio Ramos, another key figure of PSG’s recent past, also joined in the celebrations. On Instagram, the Spanish legend posted a heartfelt message: “Very happy for the club and the fans. You deserve it. The first of many, I’m sure.”
Ramos, like Neymar, never tasted European glory in Paris but brought experience and leadership to a side always searching for balance between superstars and structure. His words offered a bridge between the past and future—between efforts made and dreams finally realized.
