Luis Enrique dedicated PSG’s historic 5-0 Champions League final win to his late daughter. The emotional victory in Munich was more than just a trophy—it was a heartfelt tribute from a father, making the night truly unforgettable for him.
A Special Memory Comes Back
An old photo gains new meaning
A touching photo of Luis Enrique and his daughter Jana has recently resurfaced online. The image shows Enrique standing on the field in a suit at the Olympic Stadium in Berlin, smiling proudly. Near him, his five-year-old daughter, Jana, is waving a red-blue-yellow Barcelona flag. It’s a joyful moment—a father and daughter celebrating a big win together.
This memory is even more emotional now because Jana passed away in 2019 after a five-month battle with bone cancer. At the time, Enrique was coaching the Spanish national team. He stepped down from his role to be with her during her final months. During that painful time, he stayed away from the public and kept in touch only with the Spanish Football Federation. He once said that he couldn’t describe the pain of losing a nine-year-old daughter.
An Emotional Victory
PSG’s biggest win ever in the Champions League
Fast forward to 2025, and Luis Enrique is now the head coach of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). In the Champions League final, PSG crushed Inter Milan 5-0—a record-breaking win. No team had ever won the final by five goals before. It was not just a victory—it was a moment of history.
Enrique celebrated with both arms in the air, full of joy. He hugged his players with pride, not just because of the title, but because this win held a deep personal meaning. PSG also completed the treble—winning three major titles in a season—something Enrique had already done with Barcelona. But this one felt different.
More Than Just Football
A win dedicated to his daughter
Enrique’s joy wasn’t only about football. He wanted to make his daughter proud. In January, Enrique told the Spanish newspaper Marca, “I remember an incredible photo of her waving the Barcelona flag after we won the Champions League in Berlin. I hope I can do the same with PSG.”
That hope became a reality in a unique way. Though Jana is no longer physically present, Enrique said, “She won’t be there at the final, not physically. But she will be there spiritually, and that’s important to me.”
This is why Enrique looked so joyful after the match. It wasn’t just about lifting the trophy—it was about honoring Jana’s memory. Maybe, in his heart, he believed this win was for her.
A Father’s Love Lives On
Fans and players join in the emotional tribute
After the final whistle, Enrique wore a black t-shirt from the “Jana Foundation,” which had a drawing of a father and daughter planting a PSG flag—just like the real photo from 10 years ago. This showed that his words in January were not just talk. He truly wanted to honor his daughter.
The PSG fans joined in too. A large banner appeared in the stadium showing Enrique waving the PSG flag with Jana beside him, wearing a PSG jersey with the number 8. The moment was powerful and emotional.
Speaking about the banner, Enrique said, “It feels great. The fans’ tribute to my family was very emotional. But I always think about my daughter.”
Enrique made it clear: “I don’t need to win the Champions League to remember my daughter. She is always with us—especially when we lose.”
A Win Full of Love
Sharing joy with the one he lost
Winning is always special. But when you carry someone you love in your heart, it becomes even more powerful. Enrique’s quiet joy, his tears, and his smile were all signs of love for a daughter gone too soon.
This win was not just about football—it was about a father sharing a beautiful moment with his daughter in spirit. Luis Enrique’s 5-0 victory was more than history. It was a gift of love.
