Paris Saint-Germain are aiming to win the Champions League for a third successive season after overpowering Manchester City, prompting renewed debate over the club’s place among Europe’s most dominant teams.
The victory over Manchester City has intensified the focus on PSG’s recent achievements and the level of their performances in Europe’s leading club competition. Their progress has led to suggestions that the team is operating at a different level from its rivals.
A third consecutive Champions League crown would place PSG’s current run in the wider history of European football and invite comparisons with the continent’s most successful and influential club sides. The central question is whether their recent dominance represents the beginning of a long-lasting dynasty or a shorter period of success.
PSG’s pursuit of another title now provides the next measure of their standing. Their campaign will determine whether the win over Manchester City becomes part of an extended era of European control and whether they can secure the third successive crown they are targeting.