Luis Enrique makes history in the Champions League with PSG and joins legends like Ancelotti and Guardiola
On a historic night in Munich, Luis Enrique etched his name even deeper into Champions League history, guiding Paris Saint-Germain to their first-ever European title with a stunning 5-0 victory over Inter Milan. With this triumph, the Spanish manager joined the ranks of coaching royalty, becoming just the 17th coach to win the UEFA Champions League twice.
A Decade Apart, Two Glorious Finals
Exactly ten years after lifting the trophy with Barcelona in 2015 coincidentally also against an Italian side, Juventus Luis Enrique celebrated again, this time with PSG in 2025. The victory not only marks a major milestone for the club but also for the man on the touchline, who now stands among the greatest managers in European football history.
Part of an Elite Champions League Club
By winning his second title, Luis Enrique joins a prestigious list of two-time Champions League winners that includes icons such as:
- José Mourinho (FC Porto & Inter Milan)
- Pep Guardiola (Barcelona & Manchester City)
- Jupp Heynckes (Real Madrid & Bayern Munich)
- Ottmar Hitzfeld (Dortmund & Bayern Munich)
- Ernst Happel (Feyenoord & Hamburg)
- Vicente del Bosque (Real Madrid)
- Brian Clough (Nottingham Forest)
- But the feat doesn’t stop there.
Champions League Winner with Two Clubs
Luis Enrique has now also become only the seventh coach to win the Champions League with two different clubs, a rare achievement shared with:
- Carlo Ancelotti (AC Milan & Real Madrid)
- Pep Guardiola (Barcelona & Manchester City)
- Ernst Happel (Feyenoord & Hamburg)
- Ottmar Hitzfeld (Dortmund & Bayern)
- Jupp Heynckes (Real Madrid & Bayern Munich)
- José Mourinho (FC Porto & Inter Milan)
This elite list speaks volumes about Luis Enrique’s adaptability, tactical acumen, and leadership at the highest level.
PSG’s European Dream Finally Realized
For Paris Saint-Germain, this moment has been a long time coming. After years of near-misses and heartbreaks in Europe, the French giants finally achieved their maiden UEFA Champions League title and in emphatic fashion. Their 5-0 demolition of Inter Milan not only made headlines worldwide but also rewrote the record books as the biggest victory in Champions League final history.
At the heart of it all was Luis Enrique, pulling the strings and delivering the tactical masterclass that brought European glory to the Parc des Princes.
Key Stats & Facts:
- Luis Enrique is the 17th coach to win the Champions League twice.
- He’s the 7th to win it with two clubs.
- PSG won their first-ever Champions League title in 2025.
- The 5-0 win over Inter Milan is the largest winning margin in UCL final history.
Luis Enrique’s journey from Berlin in 2015 to Munich in 2025 is a testament to his evolution as one of football’s great tactical minds. With PSG now Champions League winners and Enrique among the managerial elite, a new era has begun for both the coach and the club.
