Paris Saint-Germain have spent their way into the European soccer elite. Owned by Qatar Sports Investment (QSI) since 2011, PSG have made a habit of splashing significant fees to attract world class players to their ranks, resulting in almost 15 years of dominance in Ligue 1.
But PSG's economic investments of the past decade-plus weren't made solely to collect Ligue 1 trophies for fun. Cementing PSG's status among the giant clubs of European soccer has always been the main objective, something they can only achieve by conquering continental glory via winning the UEFA Champions League.
After back-to-back round of 16 exits in the Champions League with a team that boasted a front three constructed by Lionel Messi, Neymar Jr. and Kylian Mbappé, PSG hit the reset button. Luis Enrique arrived as manager and took the Parisians to the semifinals in his debut season.
Now, in Enrique's second season in charge, PSG defeated Arsenal in the semifinals and will face Inter Milan in the Champions League final on May 31. PSG have built a young team full of potential that has bought into Enrique's playing style. Devoid of the international superstars of previous versions of the team, this young and exciting PSG side is 90 minutes away from the biggest achievement in club history.
