Paris Saint-Germain captured their first UEFA Champions League title in emphatic fashion, routing Inter Milan 5–0 in the final. The long-awaited triumph marks a historic milestone for the club—one that eluded former star Kylian Mbappé during his six-year stint in the French capital.
Mbappé, now a former PSG player, reacted to the club’s breakthrough victory via Instagram Stories. The French forward shared a message of support and pride: “The big day has finally arrived. Victory—and in style—for an entire club. Congratulations, PSG!”
Mbappé played for PSG from 2018 to 2024, officially joining the club after an initial loan spell from AS Monaco in 2017. Despite leading the team to multiple domestic titles and becoming one of the most electrifying players in world soccer, the Champions League crown always eluded him in Paris. His quest for European glory remains unfinished, including his upcoming chapter with Real Madrid.
Kylian Mbappe’s pursuit of Champions League glory with PSG
Since joining Paris Saint-Germain in 2017, Kylian Mbappé has been on a relentless mission to deliver a UEFA Champions League title to the French capital. Widely regarded as one of the most electrifying talents in world soccer, his elite speed, sharp dribbling, and lethal finishing have made him the cornerstone of PSG’s European ambitions. Alongside superstars like Neymar and later Lionel Messi, the club assembled a roster built to conquer the continent.
The closest Mbappé came to Champions League glory was during the 2019–20 season, when PSG reached its first-ever final. But a narrow 1–0 loss to Bayern Munich in Lisbon ended their historic run in heartbreak. Mbappé was electric throughout the tournament, delivering crucial goals and assists, but the ultimate prize remained just out of reach.
In the seasons that followed, PSG continued to contend but consistently fell short in the biggest moments. While Mbappé produced standout performances—including memorable outings against Barcelona and Bayern Munich—the team’s defensive breakdowns and lack of cohesion under pressure proved costly. Even after adding Messi to the fold in 2021, the club was eliminated in the Round of 16 in back-to-back campaigns, raising serious questions about its long-term European strategy.
Now nearing the end of his tenure in Paris, Mbappé has made it clear that winning the Champions League remains a top priority—a goal that still eludes him. Despite a trophy cabinet filled with domestic honors, the one glaring absence is soccer’s most coveted club prize, a pursuit that continues to define his PSG legacy.