Luis Enrique thrilled by PSG's historic 'six-title haul'

On the morning of December 18, 2025, Paris Saint-Germain wrapped up a remarkably successful season by securing the FIFA Intercontinental Cup title following their win over Flamengo. Seeing his players triumph, coach Luis Enrique was delighted and content.

The 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup match held in Doha, Qatar, showcased a thrilling contest between the French champions and the elite South American representatives. Although favored, PSG faced fierce resistance from Flamengo’s skillful and passionate style of play.

Ultimately the victory was decided by the lottery of penalties where the composure of PSG’s stars shone through at the crucial moment, especially goalkeeper Matvei Safonov. With incredible reflexes and excellent anticipation, the Russian international denied Flamengo’s shooters four times

After the match, coach Luis Enrique beamed with pride reflecting on the journey. For him, this trophy perfectly symbolizes a campaign demanding tremendous endurance and immense determination from the entire club: "Six titles in one year is quite an achievement. Today, we witnessed a top-class match. Flamengo played exceptionally well, causing many challenges for PSG. However, the quality and winning mentality of our players prevailed. Seeing such resilient spirit against a strong opponent truly brings great joy."

This victory is even more meaningful as the player with impressive form, Dembele and his teammates claimed the title right in Doha – considered the team’s “second home” under the Qatari ownership. Enrique emphasized this special connection: “For us, returning to Doha always brings special emotions. The whole team feels happy every time we play here. Winning in Qatar holds great significance for the entire club.”

Closing the year 2025 with a massive trophy haul, the former Barcelona manager affirmed PSG will pursue new goals and not rest on their laurels. He issued a strong challenge for 2026: “Our objective remains unchanged: to keep winning and showcase the highest quality football we can.”