A hard-fought victory, secured through a tense penalty shootout against English rivals Arsenal, ignited an explosion of emotion among approximately 20,000 Paris Saint-Germain supporters who filled the stands of Budapest’s Puskas Arena on Saturday. While many had journeyed to Munich the previous year for PSG’s initial triumph, this particular final proved to be a far more nerve-wracking experience.

The Parisian faithful chanted late into the Budapest night, their voices echoing through the Puskas Arena’s corridors. It was clear this Champions League final in Hungary presented a much sterner test than the relatively comfortable win against Inter Milan in Munich just twelve months prior.

“I was incredibly scared throughout the entire first half, right up until the penalty,” confessed Victor, visibly relieved. “I couldn’t sit still. And to make it worse, there were so many Arsenal fans around me.” Beside him, Julien’s focus remained solely on the outcome. “We managed to create chances in the second half to earn that penalty, and now we have this second star. We are European champions! Unbelievable! I’m speechless,” he concluded, beaming.

“I experienced the ultimate match”

This second Champions League trophy firmly establishes Paris Saint-Germain among football’s elite. David, who attended the match with his son, struggled to fully grasp the magnitude of their achievement. “We are sharing moments of memory, moments of club history,” he declared joyfully. “I think it will truly sink in once we get home, but right now, we are genuinely living through PSG’s golden age.”

“These are, I believe, PSG’s finest years. It’s a cycle, and we are right in the middle of it. We are making the most of it.”

David, a PSG supporter

Alexandre, too, found himself in a state of disbelief at what he had witnessed. He spent the entire match positioned behind the goal, where the decisive moments unfolded. “As a supporter, I experienced the ultimate match. To see a Champions League final is already a dream, to see Paris win it is even more, and to win it while being in the stadium is one of the best days of my life.”

For Samir, this double also felt like a form of vindication, earning his beloved club greater respect. “We often face criticism for our chants, after so many years of struggles and battles. I understand that for others, struggles might be different, but for us, this is a form of revenge. As someone nearing fifty, I didn’t get to experience the eras of Dahleb or Sušić… But this is truly incredible to live through.” Mustapha Dahleb and Safet Sušić remain respected figures in PSG’s history, yet their glory days are a distant memory compared to this unforgettable evening. Mathieu, still seated in the stands, found it difficult to leave. “I never thought I would experience something like this,” the emotional young man confided. “I was in Munich, now I’m in Budapest, and PSG is making history.”

As they departed the stadium, some of these jubilant supporters were already dreaming of a historic treble in three years, a feat only achieved by Real Madrid, Ajax, and Bayern Munich in European football history.