Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has successfully conquered Europe, while an emotional tribute scene was staged.
PSG played Inter Milan in the single-match final of the 2024-2025 season UEFA Champions League (UCL) at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, on the 1st (Korean time) and won decisively with a score of 5-0. This is the first time since its founding in 1970 that PSG has won the Big Ear (UCL trophy).
This season, PSG has dominated by winning Ligue 1, the Trophée des Champions, and the Coupe de France, achieving a domestic treble. They have also conquered Europe, completing a quadruple.
On this day, PSG adopted a 4-3-3 formation. Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Dua formed the front line. Neves, Vitinha, and Fabian Ruiz occupied the second line. The defensive line consisted of Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, and Nuno Mendes. The goalkeeper was Donnarumma.
Lee Kang-in, who was listed on the bench, did not set foot on the field.
Nineteen-year-old Eduardo was outstanding with 2 goals and 1 assist. Hakimi, Kvaratskhelia, and Mayulu also tasted scoring.
Dembélé recorded 2 assists, while Vitinha and Barcola each provided 1 assist, contributing to the team's victory.
Luis Enrique, the PSG coach, wore a specially made outfit to honor his youngest daughter, who passed away six years ago, as the game concluded with victory.
Enrique has three children: his eldest son Pacho Martinez, his eldest daughter Sira Martinez, and his youngest daughter Sana.
However, Sana passed away at the young age of 9 due to osteosarcoma in 2019. When parting with her, Coach Enrique noted, "My daughter Sana will become a star and lead our family. I will miss her a lot." He added, "I will remember Sana every day. We will meet again someday" as he delivered the news of her passing.
According to foreign media outlet 'Footboom,' throughout the match, Coach Enrique wore a black T-shirt and black pants without a logo and white sneakers, but as soon as victory was confirmed, he changed into a special shirt depicting himself and Sana standing on the football field.
Enrique had previously won the UCL while coaching Barcelona in the 2014-2015 season, defeating Juventus 3-1, and after that match, he waved a flag symbolizing Catalonia with Sana, enjoying the victory.
Coach Enrique wore a special commemorative shirt depicting a scene he could recall from that time.
He has described the moment of waving the flag with Sana as the most precious moment for him.
The emotional tribute continued among the fans as they unfurled a large tifo (banner) in the stands showing Coach Enrique and Sana waving the flag together.
The BBC reported, "Upon seeing the fans unveil the tifo, Coach Enrique had an emotional expression."
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