Paris St-Germain are setting their sights on a historic third consecutive Champions League title this season, a feat only achieved once before. Coach Luis Enrique, who deeply admires Johan Cruyff's philosophy on winning after winning, has designed the current season with this challenge in mind.
Despite their lofty European ambitions, PSG currently sit sixth in Ligue 1 with three wins, two draws, and one defeat. However, there is no panic in Paris, as the team experienced a similarly slow start last season before finding their form. Luis Enrique recently extended his contract until 2030, a move mirrored by several players central to his long-term vision, including Joao Neves, Fabian Ruiz, Willian Pacho, Lucas Beraldo, and Senny Mayulu.
The club has seen minimal changes in its technical staff since Luis Enrique's arrival in 2023, with long-standing assistants like Joaquin Valdes and Rafel Pol remaining. A significant shift, however, is the increased squad depth, allowing the coach to rest key players without impacting team performance. Recent departures of Gonzalo Ramos, Bradley Barcola, and Lee Kang-in have led to an attack renewed with players like Mika Godts and Ferran Torres, who are described as hungrier for success.
PSG's strategy also heavily involves its academy, which now shares a 350m euro campus opened in November 2024 with the professional teams. Four homegrown players featured in the Champions League last season, demonstrating the club's commitment to developing talent from within. Luis Enrique's approach extends to his relationship with the media, maintaining a distant stance while focusing intensely on football matters.