On May 31, 2025, Ousmane Dembélé won the Champions League with Paris Saint-Germain, who defeated Inter Milan 5–0 in the final in Munich. Although he did not score, Dembélé was decisive, providing two assists and making 55 pressures, a record for a PSG player in a final. His coach, Luis Enrique, praised his performance and felt he deserved the Ballon d'Or for his leadership and defensive commitment. Throughout the season, Dembélé scored 25 goals and was involved in 14 goals in the Champions League, setting a record for a player from a French club in the competition. This historic victory allowed PSG to clinch their first European title and complete an unprecedented treble for a French club. Dembélé thus transformed his career by becoming a key leader for PSG.
