Guillaume Hoarau, a former striker—notably with Paris Saint-Germain—who is now a sports pundit, opened up in an interview with Foot Mercato. He discussed PSG heading into the 2026-2027 season and the possibility of them winning the Champions League for the third consecutive time—a “three-peat” that is possible, but far from guaranteed.
Hoarau: “There are still issues that haven’t been fully resolved.”
“Based on what I’ve seen over the last few seasons—particularly regarding their mindset and the ‘Paris Saint-Germain signature’ style of play—I’m seeing the same things again. They’ve won two years in a row, and it feels like the message remains virtually unchanged after these three seasons. Now, I’m waiting to see how the season starts, because there might be a bit of tension in the air. There are still some unresolved issues, particularly concerning Barcola.”
Hoarau: “As long as I see that, personally, I won’t be worried about Paris.”
Can Luis Enrique be the key to maintaining this continuity despite changes to the squad?
“When you see them take the pitch, it’s incredible because they’re truly in their own bubble. You get the sense that they are convinced of their own strength. Regardless of what happens during the match, their attitude remains the same. As long as I see that, personally, I won’t be worried about Paris.
“When you look at Real Madrid and the way other teams are strengthening, you might think this season will be different and that there will be fierce competition. But I don’t think we need to worry too much about Paris. The vision is clear, everyone seems to know their role, and the whole team is focused on the pitch to get results.”
Hoarau: “It’s impossible to guarantee.”
Is a Champions League three-peat possible?
I think it’s possible. That said, there are so many variables and details involved in the Champions League that it’s impossible to guarantee. But as long as I see that collective strength, that confidence, and that ability to stay focused within their own bubble, I think Paris can still go very far.
It is hard to disagree with Hoarau, who offered a great overview of PSG’s current situation. Coach Luis Enrique maintains his high standards and continues to instill great confidence in his players. You can sense that the squad remains determined and that their minds are set on the possibility of making football history once again. The goal is to become legends.
This is all built on a solid collective foundation. Over the past two seasons, Paris has fielded a team admired by all—a squad bolstered by exceptional individual talents who play for the team. There were a few changes this summer in an effort to improve further—something of an obsession for Luis Enrique, both individually and collectively. There is no room for resting on one’s laurels.
Now, they still need to sort out the final stages of the transfer window, specifically regarding the potential departures of Bradley Barcola and Ibrahim Mbaye. They need to avoid a situation where the players are left in limbo, which could alter the squad’s atmosphere. Team cohesion is essential for talent to shine.
However, we trust PSG to handle this matter well. Of course, there are no guarantees of victory. Competition in the Champions League is always fierce—that is a fact that must be accepted. Even so, Paris will certainly have a major say and will fight with everything they’ve got.
