Thrilling Insight: Khvicha Kvaratshkelia Discusses PSG's Success Beyond the Limelight - Kylian Mbappe Absent
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has enjoyed a remarkable season, outshining rivals Real Madrid, following the departure of star forward Kylian Mbappe. The French club secured an unprecedented treble - winning the Coupe de France, Trophee des Champions, Ligue 1, and the UEFA Champions League - while Real Madrid missed out on the Champions League semifinals for the first time in five years.
PSG's Champions League triumph came in the 2024-25 season, with victories against several Premier League heavyweights, including Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Arsenal, before defeating Inter Milan in the final. The team demonstrated strong cohesion and performance without Mbappe, who left the club amid a troubled relationship.
Mbappe's exit from PSG was marked by bitterness, as he chose not to renew his contract and was sidelined and marginalized due to contract tensions. He even sued PSG over unpaid wages and accused them of moral harassment. In contrast, Real Madrid was in a rebuilding phase under new coach Xabi Alonso, with Mbappe joining as part of this revolution but without a major spending spree that summer.
In the semifinal of the FIFA Club World Cup, PSG dominated Real Madrid, securing a 4-0 victory. Fabian Ruiz, Ousmane Dembele, and Goncalo Ramos scored for PSG, while Mbappe has yet to win a significant trophy during his first season at Real Madrid.
Despite the loss, Real Madrid's journey in the FIFA Club World Cup was not without success. They defeated Juventus, Borussia Dortmund, Pachuca, and Red Bull Salzburg, before drawing to Al-Hilal in their opener and losing to Botafogo.
Meanwhile, PSG's success is not limited to the Champions League. The club also beat Seattle Sounders, Inter Miami, and Bayern Munich, before defeating Atletico Madrid to reach the FIFA Club World Cup Final, where they will face Chelsea.
New signing Khvicha Kvaratshkelia has been instrumental in PSG's success, demonstrating dedication off the ball and constantly tracking back, putting in a tackle, and forcing the issue with his constant pressing.
As the season draws to a close, it is clear that PSG's historic season has outshone Real Madrid's, despite the addition of Mbappe to their team. The French club's ability to win major titles without their star forward has solidified their status as a formidable force in European football.
In the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) triumphed over several Premier League clubs, including Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Arsenal, before defeating Inter Milan in the final, marking their Champions League title win. Additionally, PSG's success was evident in various European leagues, as they also secured victories against Seattle Sounders, Inter Miami, Bayern Munich, and Atletico Madrid, ultimately reaching the FIFA Club World Cup Final where they will face Chelsea.
