PSG Eyeing Historic Treble as Luis Enrique Targets Unprecedented Champ

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) coach Luis Enrique is on the cusp of a historic opportunity to guide his team to a record-breaking three consecutive Champions League titles, a feat only achieved by Real Madrid. With the French giants set to face Aston Villa in the Supercopa de Europa final in Salzburgo, Enrique is eager to make a strong start to the 2026/27 season and

Luis Enrique's Ambition

Luis Enrique, the Spanish coach of PSG, has set his sights on a historic achievement, one that would see his team equal Real Madrid's record of three consecutive Champions League titles. Speaking in the pre-match press conference ahead of the Supercopa de Europa final against Aston Villa, Enrique expressed his enthusiasm for the challenge, stating, "Now we have a unique challenge, something almost unprecedented in European football history: equaling Real Madrid if we win a third Champions League in a row. What a level!"

The Real Madrid Legacy

Real Madrid, the most successful team in Champions League history, has won an impressive 15 titles. Their first five victories came consecutively between 1955 and 1960, while their modern-day treble was achieved in the seasons 2015/16, 2016/17, and 2017/18. Ajax and Bayern Munich are the only other teams to have won three consecutive Champions League titles, under the old format of the European Cup.

PSG's Ambitious Targets

PSG, under Enrique's guidance, has already achieved a double in the Champions League in the seasons 2024/25 and 2025/26. The French team is now aiming to take their success to the next level, with Enrique stating, "We have marked very ambitious objectives from the start and we will continue to do so. It's a different moment now, and everyone thinks we can still win. But it's theory; we need to demonstrate on the pitch that we have the level. We're looking to win, but it's not easy, as history has shown."

The Importance of Being Unpredictable

Enrique emphasized the importance of being unpredictable for their opponents, stating, "It's very important and that's what we're looking for. Being unpredictable will be important for us throughout the season. We want to start the season with the same desire to win trophies."

The Road to Success

Enrique acknowledged the challenges of managing player minutes and preparation, stating, "We want to be in the best conditions at the end of the season, not at the beginning of the season. The year was particular last year, and this year will be the same. In terms of preparation, it's complicated to manage the load of minutes each player will play. We'll see on Wednesday, but it's complicated, and we'll try to play at our best level."

The Influence of Spanish Football

Enrique also spoke about the influence of Spanish football, stating, "Spanish football has been at the highest level for several years. With this second star, I hope it's the beginning of many successes for the national team and Spanish football. When Pep Guardiola won with many Spanish players, they were seductive champions, and that opened the way."

Motivated Players

Enrique praised his players, stating, "I'm lucky to have players who are always motivated. They don't need extra motivation; they always try to be better. I'm very lucky to have players like that."

As PSG prepares to face Aston Villa in the Supercopa de Europa final, Enrique's team is eager to make a strong start to the 2026/27 season and take a significant step towards achieving their ambitious goal of winning three consecutive Champions League titles. With their sights set on history, PSG is ready to take on the challenge and make their mark on the European football stage.