For the players, the second consecutive European title was a testament to their psychological strength. “It’s incredible, back to back,” PSG captain Marquinhos said. “From the very first day of this season the coach said it’s hard to win, and winning twice is even more difficult. So we all had to get back to work. That was the mentality.”
While PSG celebrated their historic double-double, the result left Arsenal searching for answers. Having ended a 22-year wait for a Premier League title, the Gunners were unable to secure their first-ever European Cup. Instead, they watched as PSG became the 10th team in the history of the European Cup, dating back to 1955, to win consecutive titles.
