PSG Aim for Historic Third Straight Champions League Title
PSG Chase Rare Third Consecutive Champions League Victory
Paris Saint-Germain begin this season with a bold goal: to secure a third straight Champions League trophy, a feat achieved by only a handful of European clubs.
According to L'Équipe, just three teams have ever won the European Cup three times in a row: Real Madrid, Ajax Amsterdam, and Bayern Munich.
On 30 May 2026, PSG successfully defended their crown, edging out Arsenal after extra time. The match ended 1-1, with PSG triumphing 4-3 in the penalty shootout to claim back-to-back titles.
In the earlier era of the European Cup, dynasties were more common due to fewer participants—usually one club per country, or two if the holders did not win their domestic league—with typically seven matches required to win the trophy.
Between 1956 and 1992, eight teams managed to defend their title, something that felt almost routine for dominant sides under that format.
With the modern Champions League allowing multiple entrants from major leagues, only Real Madrid during Zinédine Zidane's tenure (2016, 2017, 2018) and PSG under Luis Enrique (2025, 2026) have retained the trophy.
This sets the stage for PSG's challenge this year, highlighting how far the club has climbed recently.
- Source: L'Équipe
