Finalist last summer, semi-finalist this year, PSG is now undoubtedly part of the small circle of major European teams.
The disappointment of the defeat should not mask a very real progression.
Successively eliminating Barcelona and Bayern Munich is not within the reach of the first comer, failing against Manchester City, supercharged with billions of Abu Dhabi, remains in the order of things.
Adversity is strong in this Champions League which is still refused to Parisians. A matter of patience and stubbornness. The Qataris have been in business for ten years. They did not achieve their main goal but, despite many mistakes, their record has taken on color over the years. They brought the best players to the Parc des Princes: Ibrahimovic, Cavani, Neymar, Mbappé, Di Maria, Verratti, Navas, etc. PSG have won almost every title in France and have become a global brand. His jerseys are sold everywhere. And this notoriety is not explained only by the amounts invested (several hundred million euros).
If everything has not been perfect on the pitch, it would be inappropriate to stick to the only games lost like that of this Wednesday night.
Often, the show even lived up to expectations… which are nevertheless gigantic!
A collection of strong images remains etched in the memories of fans.
What will happen now?
Qatar will not give up.
In any case not before the World Cup which will take place at his home in December 2022. But the time for big decisions has arrived.
Should Paris keep its two superstars Neymar and Mbappé?
Let one of the two go?
Or both ?
Trying to recruit Messi?
The fans undoubtedly dream of keeping their tandem of attackers in the capital.
But to grow a tree, you sometimes need to know how to cut beautiful branches.
