The jubilant Parisian supporters erupted in song Saturday evening within the Puskas Arena’s corridors in Budapest, where the Champions League final had just concluded. A year after their dominant performance against Inter-Milan in Munich, this final in Hungary proved to be a far more arduous experience for the fans.

“I was incredibly anxious throughout the entire first half, right up until the penalty. I couldn’t sit still,” explained Victor, visibly relieved. “What made it worse was being surrounded by so many Arsenal fans.” Beside him, Julien’s focus remained solely on the triumph. “We managed to create chances in the second half to earn the penalty and secure this second star. We are champions of Europe! It’s unbelievable! I’m speechless,” he concluded, beaming with joy.

“i experienced the ultimate match”

This second star firmly establishes PSG among football’s elite, a fact David, who attended with his son, found hard to fully grasp. “We’re sharing moments of memory, moments of club history,” he declared enthusiastically. “I think it will truly sink in when we get home, but right now, we are genuinely living the golden age of PSG.”

“We are experiencing PSG’s finest years, I believe. It’s a cycle, and we’re right in the thick of it. We’re savouring every moment.”

David, a PSG supporter

Alexandre, too, struggled to process the magnitude of what he had witnessed. He spent the entire match behind the goal, where all the decisive action unfolded. “As a supporter, I experienced the ultimate match. To see a Champions League final is already a dream, to see it with Paris is even more so, and to win it while in the stadium is one of the best days of my life.”

For Samir, it also represented a form of vindication, pleased that this consecutive win would earn his beloved club even greater respect. “We face a lot of criticism for our chant, after so many years of struggles and battles. I understand that for others, struggles are of a different nature, but for us, this is a form of revenge. Approaching fifty, I didn’t experience the eras of Dahleb or Sušić… But this is incredible to live through.” Mustapha Dahleb and Safet Sušić were respected players, but their eras are a distant memory compared to this unforgettable evening that Mathieu, still seated in the stands, found difficult to leave. “I never thought I’d experience this one day,” the emotional young man confessed. “I was in Munich, now I’m in Budapest, and PSG is making history.”

As they departed the stadium, some supporters were already dreaming of achieving a treble in three years, a feat only accomplished by Real Madrid, Ajax, and Bayern Munich in the annals of European football.