On a night that will live long in Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) history, the club’s first-ever Champions League triumph was marked not only by footballing glory, but also by a powerful and deeply personal tribute to manager Luis Enrique’s late daughter, Xana.

After PSG’s stunning 5–0 victory over Inter Milan, Luis Enrique—visibly moved—fought back tears as his team finally climbed to the top of European football. But beyond the triumph, it was the emotional homage to Xana, who died of bone cancer in 2019 at just nine years old, that added a profound human layer to the celebrations.

Enrique became only the sixth manager in history to win the Champions League with two different clubs, having first lifted the trophy with Barcelona in 2015. That earlier triumph remains a cherished memory — not least because it was shared with Xana, who joined her father on the pitch in Berlin, waving a giant Barcelona flag.

In the years since, Enrique has often spoken about his daughter and how they planted that flag together in the centre circle. He had long hoped he might one day repeat the gesture in her memory.

Soccer Football – Champions League – Final – Paris St Germain v Inter Milan – Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany – May 31, 2025 Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique celebrates with players after winning the Champions League REUTERS/Annegret Hilse

On Saturday night, that moment came.

Wearing a custom T-shirt bearing a cartoon image of himself and Xana planting a PSG flag, Enrique paid quiet tribute in the afterglow of victory. But it was the gesture from the PSG fans that truly captured the emotional heart of the night: Ultras unfurled a massive banner depicting Enrique and his daughter, both dressed in PSG colors, planting a flag together.

“It was very emotional at the end with the banner from the fans for my family,” Enrique said after the match. “But I always think about my daughter. Since day one, I said I wanted to win important trophies, and Paris had never won the Champions League. We did it for the first time. It’s a great feeling to make many people happy.”

Soccer Football – Champions League – Final – Paris St Germain v Inter Milan – Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany – May 31, 2025 Paris St Germain coach Luis Enrique celebrates with his wife Elena Cullell and his children after winning the Champions League REUTERS/Peter Cziborra

The image of the tribute by PSC fans quickly spread across social media, resonating far beyond football.