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PSG win historic treble and first Champions League title without Kylian Mbappe, triggering meme storm as Real Madrid star ends season trophyless.
In a historic night at the Allianz Arena in Germany's Munich, Paris Saint-Germain clinched their first-ever UEFA Champions League title with a stunning 5-0 demolition of Inter Milan — and they did it without Kylian Mbappe.
The French superstar, who left PSG for Real Madrid in the summer of 2024, watched from afar as his former club secured a dream treble — Ligue 1, Coupe de France, and now the Champions League — in their first season without him.
Social media erupted immediately after the final whistle, with memes, sarcastic jabs, and trolling aimed squarely at Mbappe, who ended his debut season in Real Madrid without a single trophy.
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A Night to Remember for PSG
PSG's dominance was complete from the opening whistle. Record-breaking 19-year-old Desire Doue delivered a sensational performance, scoring twice and assisting another. Achraf Hakimi, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and teenage substitute Senny Mayulu also got on the scoresheet in what became the biggest victory margin in a European Cup or Champions League final.
"It was the objective since the start of last season to make history. I have felt a really strong connection with the players and the supporters," PSG boss Luis Enrique told Canal Plus. The win gave him his second Champions League title, having lifted it previously with Barcelona in 2015.
The Parisians, long accused of failing to deliver on Europe’s biggest stage despite their Qatari-backed riches, finally fulfilled their destiny. Five years after falling to Bayern Munich in their only previous final, PSG outclassed a toothless Inter side and etched their name in history.
Mbappe Congratulates PSG — But Internet Has Other Plans
Shortly after the final, Mbappe, who had left the club on a free transfer last summer, posted a heartfelt message on Instagram: "The big day has finally arrived. Victory, and in club style. Congratulations, PSG."
But the internet showed little sympathy. Within minutes, fans across platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram flooded timelines with savage memes mocking the French forward. Many pointed to the irony of Mbappe joining Real Madrid to fulfill his Champions League dream, only to find himself watching his former club lift the coveted trophy in the first season without him.
“Kylian Mbappe is the biggest false image in this sport. He doesn’t elavate teams he makes them worse. His whole career he’s been living of a World Cup where he wasn’t Top 3 player in the team. Even if he wins a UCL with Madrid it doesn’t matter. It’s the equivalent of losing your virginity to a whore. His legacy will always be tainted by this and it will not be forgotten. FRAUD,” wrote on user on X.
Trophyless Debut Season for Mbappe in Madrid
Real Madrid, who were reigning champions after winning the 2024 edition, were eliminated in the quarterfinals this season. Despite a strong individual campaign where Mbappe won the Pichichi as La Liga's top scorer, the lack of silverware has left critics and fans questioning the timing of his move.
Meanwhile, PSG’s youthful squad — many of whom were seen as supporting players during Mbappe’s reign — blossomed in his absence. From Doue’s meteoric rise to Vitinha’s midfield dominance and Kvaratskhelia’s electrifying wing play, Luis Enrique’s team played with a freedom and balance that had eluded them in past years.
"This means everything. It's our dream. It's incredible. The result is not by magic. I'm happy we did it like this," said midfielder Vitinha.
What’s Next
With the Club World Cup just two weeks away, both PSG and Real Madrid will have another shot at international silverware. But for now, it's PSG basking in the glow of a historic triumph — and Mbappe, ironically, on the outside looking in.
As one fan bluntly put it: "PSG didn't need Mbappe to win the Champions League. Maybe, just maybe, Mbappe needed PSG."
Mbappe Trolled After PSG Lift Champions League Trophy
