On a memorable night in Munich, Paris Saint-Germain, under the leadership of Luis Enrique, delivered a commanding 5-0 victory against Inter Milan. The Champions League triumph saw young talents Desire Doue, Achraf Hakimi, Kvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Senny Mayulu rise to the occasion with standout performances. However, it was Luis Enrique’s poignant tribute to his late daughter, Xana, that captured the hearts of many.
After the match, Enrique shared a touching message about Xana, who sadly passed away at the tender age of 9 on August 29, 2019, after a courageous battle with a severe illness. “She’s always with us, with our family. If she was here today, she’d be celebrating too.” he reflected, showing the profound bond that remains despite her absence.
Luis Enrique acknowledges the deep pain of losing his daughter Xana but chooses to celebrate her memory with joy. In an Amazon Prime documentary, the PSG coach speaks about his gratitude for the nine incredible years they spent together. Even when his mother removed photos of Xana from their home to ease her own sorrow, Enrique reinstated them, emphasizing her constant presence and the joyful legacy she left behind.
In 2015, Luis Enrique and his daughter Xana shared a memorable moment during the UEFA Champions League. FC Barcelona clinched the championship with Luis Enrique at the helm. After the victory, he and Xana walked to the center of the field, where they buried a flag of the storied club. In their recent victory, Luis Enrique paid tribute to Xana by wearing a black shirt featuring two drawings. These illustrations depicted them symbolically planting the PSG flag on the field.
Luis Enrique, Head Coach of Paris Saint-Germain, poses for a photo with his winners medal, after their team’s victory, to secure Paris Saint-Germain’s first ever UEFA Champions League title in the club’s history.
Luis Enrique fulfilled a long-held dream after taking charge at Paris Saint-Germain
Luis Enrique has proven himself as one of the world’s elite coaches by leading Paris Saint-Germain to the 2025 UEFA Champions League title. He faced the challenging task of transitioning from the Neymar Jr and Kylian Mbappe era. Yet, with determination, he elevated the team to new heights. This victory in the prestigious competition underscores his tactical prowess. Beyond the on-field success, Enrique also achieved a personal ambition since joining PSG.
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“I remember a photo I have with her at the Champions League final in Berlin, after winning it by sticking an FC Barcelona flag on the pitch. And I have the desire to do the same at Paris Saint-Germain. My daughter won’t be there physically, but she will be there spiritually,” Luis Enrique affirmed during a press conference.
