Overview

• PSG booked their final berth with a commanding 4-0 win over Real Madrid and earlier knockout victories against Bayern Munich and Atlético Madrid.
• Enrique emphasized a “team of stars” approach, calling for collective discipline and warning the final will not be a formality.
• Marquinhos urged teammates to seize this quadrennial chance to become world champions and complete a clean sweep of domestic and European titles.
• Luis Enrique’s squad overhaul has replaced Neymar, Messi and Mbappé with a youthful roster embodying his total football philosophy.
• Chelsea reached the final by winning the Conference League and securing fourth in the Premier League, and their attack-minded play under Enzo Maresca poses a stern test.