Mariama Hamani
Paris Saint-Germain reigns supreme in Europe once again
The French giants have successfully defended their Champions League title this Saturday in Budapest. In a nerve-wracking final against Arsenal, the men led by Luis Enrique held their nerve to secure victory in a dramatic penalty shootout, finishing 1-1 after regulation and 4-3 on penalties.
It was a night of immense tension where the Parisians showed incredible resilience to keep hold of their European crown. Now that the trophy is heading back to the French capital, it is time to evaluate the individual performances of the squad that achieved this historic back-to-back feat. From the defensive solidity to the clinical finishing under pressure, every player played their part in this continental triumph.
Evaluate the Parisian squad
How would you grade the performances of the European champions? Use our scale to rate each player and the manager based on their impact during this final.
- M. Safonov (Goalkeeper)
- A. Hakimi (Defender)
- Marquinhos (Defender)
- N. Mendes (Defender) – Received a yellow card
- W. Pacho (Defender)
- J. Neves (Midfielder) – Received a yellow card
- F. Ruiz (Midfielder)
- Vitinha (Midfielder)
- O. Dembélé (Forward) – Scored 1 goal (penalty)
- D. Doué (Forward)
- K. Kvaratskhelia (Forward)
- Luis Enrique (Manager)
Rating Guide:
- 10: Perfect performance
- 9: Exceptional match
- 8: Very good match
- 7: Good match
- 6: Satisfactory performance
- 5: Average match
- 4: Insufficient performance
- 3: Poor match
- 2: Very poor match
- 1: Dreadful performance
- 0: Unacceptable behavior
- -: Not rated
The victory in Budapest marks a significant milestone for French football, proving the dominance of this PSG side on the international stage. After a grueling battle against a formidable Arsenal team, the tactical choices of Luis Enrique and the composure of the penalty takers proved to be the difference.
Boureima Amadou
