Will PSG Win the Champions League the Same Season Mbappé Left?

As Kylian Mbappé joins Real Madrid and exits Paris Saint-Germain, PSG charges forward in the Champions League, potentially on the brink of their first-ever title. Explore how Luis Enrique’s revamped squad is thriving without Mbappé and what it means for both PSG and Real Madrid this season

A Twist of Fate: Real Madrid Out, PSG Marches On

Kylian Mbappé's new team, Real Madrid, is eliminated from the Champions League, while his old team, Paris Saint-Germain, has advanced to the semi-final and is now the favourite to win the title for the first time. Could it not be a coincidence? Mbappé is being watched.

PSG Bounces Back from Villa Setback

Although Paris Saint-Germain faltered against Aston Villa, Luis Enrique thinks they will be stronger as a result of their severe assessment. They continue to be the front-runners for the Champions League. It's your turn, Kylian Mbappé.

Mbappé’s Dilemma: Leaving Before the Breakthrough

This is a difficult moment for Mbappé because PSG is poised to become the first French team to win the title in more than 30 years. He runs the risk of being the man who joined the current European champions just to find out he was leaving the future European champions behind.

PSG Proves Its Strength Without Mbappé

Even though PSG lost to Villa 3-2 that evening, they advanced 5-4 overall, proving why opposition captain John McGinn thought they were the best team he had ever played against. They are fast-paced, technically superb, and punish in a variety of ways.

The Luis Enrique Effect: Team Over Individuals

The team that lost what is undoubtedly the greatest player in the world but gained something in the process is the subject of their story. It is vindication for Luis Enrique. Not only did he think he could make PSG better when Mbappé left, he had made that clear to everyone.

The Numbers Say It All

With six games remaining, PSG has now generated more significant opportunities in Ligue 1 than in any of the previous five seasons.

"I told you that rather than having a player who scores 40 goals, I wanted players who all score a lot."

That's what has occurred.

The Rise of Dembele, Doue, and Barcola

Ousmane Dembélé, who only scored three goals in the league the previous season, has 21 goals this season and 29 goals altogether. Desire Doue scored eight points, and Bradley Barcola contributed sixteen. They took Mbappé's place overall in Moneyball terms.

PSG's Defensive Work Ethic Highlights the Shift

From Mbappé's point of view, however, this conveys a more negative message about what can be accomplished when everyone is working hard on defence as well. Luis Enrique struggled with it last season, and the documentary video most famously depicted it.

Total Buy-In from Enrique’s Squad

This is now Luis Enrique's team. When Doue tracked back to stop a Villa break during the first leg in Paris, it was a great example. While there was some back-to-the-wall defending during the Villa Park match, there was also a lot of frontals defending to be done.

Mbappé’s Mindset: Did Success Come Too Soon?

Mbappé never understood that. Maybe he accomplished too much too quickly to be persuaded of the necessity. It makes sense when you lead Monaco to the championship at the age of 18, win a World Cup while still a teenager, and then score a hat-trick in the subsequent championship match.

The Real Madrid Challenge: Mbappé’s New Chapter

However, Mbappé is presumably very interested in winning the Champions League and the Ballon d'Or that may come with it. It served as one of the justifications for joining the 15-time European champions. The only thing left to do is to really do it.

Ancelotti’s Puzzle: Fitting Mbappé into Madrid

Having Mbappé forced on him is the biggest first-world problem for Carlo Ancelotti, but this coach has a history of fitting the pieces together. Nevertheless, making changes to a club that just won the Champions League is a managerial challenge.

Positioning Problems: Who Moves for Mbappé?

Mbappé is smart enough to recognise the difficulties.

"My arrival changed many things in the team."

Despite not being a natural back-to-goal player, he was asked to play more centrally and would much rather play in the places that Vinicius Junior frequently occupies.

Ancelotti is trying to make room for last season's front three with Mbappé as company, but it's possible that the Brazilian may finally have to move on. Jude Bellingham will dig deeper, and Rodrygo will also have to adapt.

Madrid’s Flaws Exposed Against Arsenal

In contrast to PSG’s eager forward runners, Madrid was defensively carrying a few passengers against Arsenal, and it cost them. Declan Rice’s free kicks were responsible for the first two goals, but there has been no plausible explanation for the outcome.

New Challenges at Madrid, While PSG Flourishes

Madrid is aware that they are now more difficult to play against. After winning the Champions League and regaining La Liga, what had appeared to be a fudge last season—with Bellingham playing between Vinicius and Rodrygo—now appears to be a comparable formula for success.

Comparing Two Paths: PSG's Rise, Madrid’s Uncertainty

On the other side of north London, contrast the team that won the trophy at Wembley in June with the one that was soundly defeated by Arsenal. To put it simply, Mbappé has replaced Dani Carvajal, while Fede Valverde and other players have been forced to go back.

They are now exposed as a result. Mbappé continues to score goals—many of them. There are indications that an agreement has been reached with Bellingham. There are no promises, but if it works, it may be lovely. Nevertheless, there is still hope for a possible return because this is Madrid.

Pressure Builds on Mbappé After Transfer

If it seems unrealistic, Mbappé sees it as a pressing necessity. A player used to control games may be feeling pressured to perform, as evidenced by his horrific tackle in the match against Alaves over the weekend, for which he was sent out.

Déjà Vu? When Ibrahimović Left and Inter Triumphed

Sixteen years have passed since Zlatan Ibrahimović left Inter to join Barcelona, the European champions at the time—only for the Italian team to not only defeat them but also win the title. Mbappé is currently rushing to get the reunion date.