PSG established a system that works with even without a superstar, which Madrid lost. This year, Madrid foundation was based on the belief that Mbappe would solve everything, but instead, the whole thing became weaker. When Kroos and Nacho went, the team was lost, and all of that old Madrid identity just... disappeared. The stats also support this: the top three players of PSG only scored 44% of their goals, whereas three best players from Real were effectively responsible for two-thirds of their goals. Not much of a “foundation” if you ask me
Now PSG is in the Club World Cup. Yes, they are the one to beat. And they just beat Atleti 4-0 to show it. But European domination is one thing. Being hungry after creating history is something else. Tiredness, summer transfer upheaval, and that large bullseye on their back. This is where we will find out if they are building a new dynasty or simply a one-season wonder. If Luis Enrique keeps them hungry and changes things up, I think it will take something exceptional to stop them in the CWC
PSG big win over Atletico confirmed that they are still at the top of their game, and I agree that it seems very difficult to stop PSG at this point. Enrique has managed to change PSG as a whole, which previously relied on star players, now into a team that plays collectively. Apart from momentum, PSG are also very lucky to avoid a storm of injuries, which I think is the main indicator of their success this season. As conveyed by Nasser Al Khelaifi after the final match against Inter Milan, the Champions League trophy is not the end of their journey this season, PSG are also determined to win the Club World Cup. PSG chances of winning the trophy look quite high, and it is not surprising if in the end they will succeed in adding to their trophy collection this season.