The most closely contested final in 15 years

PSG crush Inter Milan 5–0 in the Champions League final: a historic first title.

Paris Saint-Germain has finally lifted the UEFA Champions League trophy for the first time in its history, thrashing Inter Milan 5–0 in the final. This resounding success could have left Kylian Mbappé with mixed feelings, having left the club a year earlier under tense circumstances. However, the Real Madrid striker displayed impressive composure, praising his former teammates' achievement with clarity and no bitterness.

Admiring the Parisian triumph

Questioned by the media on Saturday, Mbappé showed no signs of jealousy or resentment. On the contrary, he warmly congratulated his former club, acknowledging that the victory was fully deserved.

“I was happy for them, they deserved it, they went through a lot.
I’ve lived through all the stages of the Champions League — except the victory.”

These words contrast sharply with the legal tension surrounding his departure and the 55 million euro lawsuit for unpaid wages.

An irresistible and dominant PSG

The 5–0 demolition of Inter Milan stunned fans and pundits alike. PSG had never looked this complete, collective, and ruthless. Even Mbappé admitted:

“They were the best team in Europe.
I don’t remember ever seeing them lead 5–0.
Totally deserved. They’re becoming the team everyone wants to beat.”

A difficult but fully assumed departure

Mbappé left Paris at the end of his contract after becoming the club’s all-time top scorer. However, his exit was shadowed by legal proceedings over unpaid wages.

The 26-year-old clarified his view:

“Did I leave too early? No.
My story there was over, it had to end.
There was no bitterness — I was mentally exhausted.”

No regrets

His apparent detachment is genuine. Mbappé said he knew PSG would eventually conquer Europe — with or without him.

“PSG won the Champions League without me, and I’m not bothered by that. It’s a good thing.
We all face different challenges in our careers.”

A sign of maturity and professionalism from a player who continues to define his own narrative.

A contrast with his season at Real Madrid

Despite a phenomenal individual season — 43 goals in all competitions — Mbappé’s Real Madrid fell short of collective success. The club finished second in La Liga, lost to Barcelona in the Copa del Rey, and was knocked out by Arsenal in the Champions League quarterfinals.

Yet Mbappé remains philosophical:

“I’ve always liked being in the eye of the storm.
It’s up to me to get the job done.
I’ve reversed a lot of trends in my career, and I’ll do it again.”

Ballon d’Or: Mbappé backs Dembélé

Switching to the Ballon d’Or topic, Mbappé made headlines by endorsing Ousmane Dembélé as his top pick, ahead of rising star Lamine Yamal.

“Would I vote for Dembélé? Yes.
Do I really need to explain? I vote for Dembélé. It’s that simple.”

A strong vote of confidence for his former teammate, who had an outstanding season with 33 goals and 15 assists, playing a key role in PSG’s historic treble: Ligue 1, Coupe de France, Champions League.

A leader who owns his decisions

Mbappé doesn’t run from responsibility. He owns his choices — leaving Paris for Madrid, taking legal action against his old club, enduring a trophyless season, and congratulating those he left behind — all of it shapes a portrait of a resilient leader far more complex than critics claim.

Mbappé: Still standing tall

Despite a tough season and tense off-field matters, Kylian Mbappé remains true to himself: clear-eyed, direct, and ambitious. PSG’s triumph without him hasn’t shaken his confidence or his hunger for greatness.

He may not have been the one lifting the cup in Paris — but he’s already aiming higher with Madrid.