From November Crises to European Domination Under Luis Enrique
The modern era of Paris Saint-Germain feels like an impossible dream for those who witnessed the club's turbulent history. Three decades ago, during the 1996-1997 Ligue 1 campaign, a packed Parc des Princes sparked a lifelong obsession, long before Qatar Sports Investments transformed the capital club into a European heavyweight.
Between 1998 and 2011, PSG endured a bleak period, finishing on the French top-flight podium just twice, in 2000 and 2004. The club frequently battled tactical instability, managerial sackings, and infamous November crises, surviving near-relegation scares while finding solace only in domestic cup triumphs like the Coupe de France.
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Heartbreaking continental defeats became a recurring theme, from a dramatic 4-3 collapse against Deportivo La Coruna in 2001 to the infamous Champions League 'remontada' exit at the Camp Nou in 2017. Years of knockout stage disappointments left fans fearing that European football's ultimate prize would forever remain out of reach.
Everything changed when manager Luis Enrique established a tactical setup that brought unprecedented stability and prestige back to the club. Following a monumental triumph over Inter Milan in the 2025 final, PSG achieved an incredible back-to-back European crown, completely rewriting their footballing legacy.