This Saturday, Luis Enrique Martínez won’t just be coaching a Champions League final. What at stake isn’t merely a continental trophy, but the chance to etch his name among the greatest managers in football history. If Paris Saint-Germain defeats Inter Milan, the Asturian coach will achieve a historic treble Champions League, Ligue 1, and the Coupe de France with the Parisian club, a feat that only Pep Guardiola has accomplished so far.

Luis Enrique could become the second coach ever to win the treble with two different clubs, a decade after doing so with the legendary FC Barcelona team of Messi, Suárez, and Neymar in 2015. Today, leading a radically different project, he is one step away from repeating that feat at the helm of a PSG side rebuilt from the ground up.

The Weight of History

Since Qatari ownership took over in 2011, PSG has represented ambition, investment, and talent. However, the Champions League has remained elusive. Not even Zlatan Ibrahimović, Edinson Cavani, or the Neymar-Mbappé duo at their peak could bring the “Big Ears” trophy to Paris. The only exception was in 2020, when the club reached the final under Thomas Tuchel, only to lose to Bayern Munich.

Now, five years later, PSG has another chance. And this time, it’s with a team that shines not just through star power, but with a clear, mature, and collective identity — a hallmark of Luis Enrique.

A Quiet Revolution

Far from headline-making signings or a "Galácticos" model, the Spanish coach has bet on youth, hunger, and balance. He’s placed his trust in emerging talents, many of them French and homegrown. Players like João Neves, Bradley Barcola, and Désiré Doué form a young yet competitive backbone that has risen to meet the demands of the coaching staff.

This core is complemented by established but still youthful stars such as Achraf Hakimi, Vitinha, and Gianluigi Donnarumma, as well as the experience of seasoned figures like Marquinhos and Ousmane Dembélé.

Luis Enrique Mark: Identity, Courage, and Adaptability

From the outset, Luis Enrique made it clear that PSG would play by his philosophy. His team presses high, seeks to control possession, but also knows how to sit back and hit on the counter. Tactical flexibility has been one of his key strengths, adapting to opponents and situations without ever abandoning a clear style of play.

But beyond tactics, PSG has embraced a defining trait: conviction. Even in the most critical moments like during the Champions League group stage, when they were on the verge of elimination the team remained united and faithful to their coach plan.

A Legacy to Rival Guardiola

If PSG manages to lift the Champions League trophy in Munich, Luis Enrique will break the club European curse and reach a milestone reserved only for the greats: winning two trebles with two different clubs.

He did it with Barça in 2015. And now he might do it again with a completely revamped PSG, without Messi as the guiding star. If he succeeds, his name will be mentioned alongside the most influential coaches of the 21st century. In a football world where pressure destroys projects and impatience reigns, Luis Enrique has shown that long-term work, investing in young talent, and staying true to a philosophy can yield historic rewards.