Luis Enrique Gives Barcelona Bad Ballon d’Or News After PSG Wins Champions League | OneFootball

PSG claimed their first-ever UEFA Champions League title in dominant fashion Saturday night, cruising to a 5-0 win over Inter Milan at Allianz Arena — with Ousmane Dembélé delivering a two assists performance.

The capital club set the tone early, with Achraf Hakimi and Désiré Doué finding the net in the first half to give PSG a 2-0 lead at the break. From there, Luis Enrique’s side only turned up the pressure.

Doué added a second goal after halftime, while Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Senny Mayulu also got on the scoresheet to seal a resounding victory for the Ligue 1 champions and deliver the long-awaited European crown.

Luis Enrique makes Ballon d’Or case for PSG ace Ousmane Dembélé

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The race for this year’s Ballon d’Or is likely to come down to Dembélé and Barcelona standout Lamine Yamal. Despite the teenager’s domestic achievements, the Frenchman has won the Champions League trophy and delivered an outstanding performance, further complementing his domestic successes.

“I’d like to point out that everyone is focused on who will win the Ballon d’Or,” Enrique said (h/t Culture PSG). “Personally, I would give the Ballon d’Or — just for the way he defended in this final — to Mr. Ousmane Dembélé.

“That’s what it means to lead a team with humility and leadership. I truly believe he deserves the Ballon d’Or, not just for the trophies won or goals scored, but for the way he pressed all season, and especially in this final.”