It is not a new news that PSG are the defending champions of the 2024/2025 UEFA Champions League trophy. Well, just like every other previous Champions League title holder, they would be hoping they can defend the Champions League. This is infact very possible for PSG to achieve.
In this post, you’ll be reading why we think PSG could work back-to-back Champions League titles. You’ll reading four reasons why PSG could win consecutive UCL titles. You will get to see how these reasons would influence their 2025/2026 Champions League run.
Four Reasons Why PSG Could Win Consecutive UCL Titles
Here are four reasons why PSG could win consecutive UCL Titles:
1. Increased Players Experience
One of the biggest reasons why PSG can now win back‑to‑back UCL trophies is the experience their players now have. Before being finally crowned winner in the last season’s UCL, PSG were known for losing out in the knockout stages many times in the UCL competition.
However, now the story is different as the PSG players now know what it means to play in the UEFA Champions League final. Players like Ousmane Dembélé, Achraf Hakimi and others have been instrumental in showing this in games.
Looking at the statistics, we can say PSG have what it takes in terms of experience to defend the UEFA Champions League. For instance, last season’s UCL saw PSG record 11 wins in 17 matches the most in the tournament. In addition, they were able to win clubs like Barcelona and Inter Milan. This would surely count for them when the UEFA Champions League campaign resumes once again.
2. Luis Enrique Influence
It is not a new news that Luis Enrique is one of the most experienced coaches in Europe. Yes, he showed his class by winning the Champions League with PSG. This proves that he still has the tactical prowess to make players to champions.
Under Enrique, PSG can successfully switch formations depending on the opponent. For instance against high‑pressing teams like Liverpool, PSG have played more carefully by building from defense. On the other hand, against possession‑based sides like Arsenal, they can press and employ counter‑attack style.
Another strength of Luis Enrique that has showed in his coaching tenure with PSG is his emphasis on player development. Overtime, the UEFA Champions League has taught us that success is about improving every squad member instead of having only star players. Well, Luis Enrique has turned these young players and turned them to big‑name stars.
This has played to the advantage of PSG even in the current UEFA Champions League campaign. We have seen even how younger PSG players who once lacked UCL experience rose to the occasion and scored in important matches. As a result, the PSG players now trust each other more and this trust is very important in taking them far in a competition like the UEFA Champions League.
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3. Goalkeeper Penalty Catching Prowess
Lucas Chevalier is also one of the reasons why PSG can be said to be able to win the Champions League again. In this current season, we’ve seen how Lucas Chevalier has made clutch saves in the French Super Cup and even in the Ligue 1.
This penalty saving tactics of the goal keeper is quite important especially going into competitions like the UEFA Champions League. When goalkeepers are known for penalty‑saving prowess, you will agree that it changes how players approach shootouts. For PSG players, this would mean booster confidence that their goalkeeper can save some shots when things get tough. For opponents, the fear of hitting straight at a good shot‑stopper can affect decision‑making under pressure.
4. Other Favorites Are Yet to Step Up
Another reason why PSG could win back‑to‑back UCL titles is the inconsistent form shown by the other “favorites”. Yes, teams like Barcelona, Bayern Munich and Real Madrid have struggled in showing consistent form in the UEFA Champions League this season. Some have strong domestic form but have struggled in Europe while others have shown defensive struggles this season.
At this point, you’ll agree that when the favorite teams are not at their best, it opens an opportunity for the PSG side to go ahead to win the trophy. This can be concluded because we have seen that PSG stability in their Champions League run such as retaining core players and having a consistent coach gives them an edge over other teams.
Yes, in a Champions League campaign where any team can beat any other team, PSG’s would be able to show their competitiveness when the others are unable to step up.
Conclusion
In the Champions League history, only one team has been able to win back to back Champions League title and that is Real Madrid. Every other team have come close but have been unable to attain that height. Well, PSG are a team who would be looking at defending their UEFA Champions League title. The aforementioned reasons make them a strong contender for the UEFA Champions League for the 2025/2026 season. The lost compelling reason is the fact that they have Luis Enrique still at the PSG bench. With him, this dream could become a reality as he has the experience and skills to achieve that without struggles.
But, would they be able to live up to the hype? Let’s watch and see what happens.
What do you think about PSG this season? Do you think they would be able to defend the UEFA Champions League title for the 2025/2026 season?