Achraf Hakimi, a standout right-back, raised his arms and apologized after playing a defining season with Inter, which crowned him one of the best in his position worldwide. His journey began with Real Madrid, followed by a loan to Borussia Dortmund, and ultimately led him to Paris. "Inter will always be in my heart," Achraf remarked after scoring against them for PSG, paving the way for his team’s triumph. Born in Madrid but a Moroccan idol, he made bold choices early in his career, gaining admiration from coach Herve Renard for his decisiveness. Criticized initially while playing with Castilla, Achraf's destiny was affirmed this Saturday at Allianz Arena as he celebrated his European victory and goal in the final. "We’ve made history in this city, in football. We deserved this," he proudly stated. Achraf symbolizes PSG's multicultural spirit, where talent from the farthest reaches of the globe shines. "I’m delighted with the family we’ve built. Luis Enrique has transformed PSG. He’s exceptional and loyal, a rarity in this world," Achraf shared.

Kvaratskhelia, hailing from the Caucasus mountains, and Willian Pacho, raised on the Ecuador-Colombia border, contribute to PSG's defensive line. Vitinha and Neves, two Portuguese midfield maestros, complement the elegant left foot of Fabián from Los Palacios. Marquinhos, the Brazilian captain, is one of the few veterans who experienced the 2020 final loss against Bayern. The pandemic seems like yesterday when Desiré Doué, a fervent Neymar fan, wept over PSG’s defeat in Porto at age fifteen. Fast forward five years, and Doué, a product of Stade Rennais’ academy, was recruited by PSG for 50 million euros, debuting for the French national team. Opting for France over playing with his brother for Ivory Coast, Doué is a versatile gem, capable of playing multiple roles, blessed with a physicality beyond his years. Inspired by Neymar, he excels in one-on-one situations, understands passing dynamics, and can adapt to any attacking profile. In Munich, Doué showcased his versatility, moving across the attack line and scoring two crucial goals, a true embodiment of PSG's gradual and meticulous assembly under Luis Enrique, akin to a well-crafted fabada, finalized with a goal from 2006-born Senny Mayulu.

Enrique often reflects on PSG's Champions League journey, challenged by software that matched them against formidable teams such as Girona, Arsenal, PSV, Atlético, Bayern, Salzburgo, Manchester City, and Stuttgart. Despite ranking fifteenth with three losses in the initial eight games, PSG’s path to the trophy was relatively smooth after eliminating Brest and facing Liverpool, the top seed of the preliminary stage. Aston Villa, Arsenal again, and Inter filtered a challenging route culminating in a historic 5-0 final victory. The champions executed 23 shots, maintained 60% possession without monopolizing the ball, and had only a 13% pass error rate.