At the end of a grueling final that saw PSG lift the trophy for the second straight year, over 15,000 supporters evaluated the players’ performances under Luis Enrique. The Spanish manager, now a three-time Champions League winner, earned a 7.6 rating from fans—significantly higher than the 6 awarded by the editorial team.
João Neves emerged as the standout performer for PSG, receiving the highest rating of 7.2 from supporters for his relentless energy in midfield. The Portuguese international’s dominance in duels earned him top marks, matching the editorial team’s score of 7. Marquinhos (6.6) and Willian Pacho (6.6) rounded out the Parisian podium. The Brazilian captain also matched the editorial team’s perfect 7, while Pacho received a 6 from journalists.
The defense received strong approval, with Achraf Hakimi (6.2) and Nuno Mendes (6) earning ratings of 6 or above. However, Mendes’ score diverged from the editorial team’s assessment, which gave him just a 4 due to his missed penalty in the shootout.
Fabian Ruiz struggles in midfield
Fabian Ruiz (5.8) was the lowest-rated Parisian player, with supporters noting his shaky start marked by turnovers and lack of composure. Vitinha, despite being subbed off due to cramps, earned a solid 6.4 from fans—well above the editorial team’s 5. Meanwhile, Matveï Safonov, who saw limited action, impressed supporters with a 6.2 rating, compared to just 5 from journalists.
Strikers earn fan praise
Up front, supporters were more generous. Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé each received a 6.1, surpassing the editorial team’s 5. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia also earned a 6.2 from fans for his all-around contribution, including winning the crucial penalty that led to PSG’s equalizer, matching the journalists’ score.
Arsenal players face tougher ratings
The online community rated Arsenal’s team performance at 4.9 on average, slightly below the editorial team’s 5. Fans were particularly lenient with Mosquera and Trossard, both scoring 4.4 compared to 3 from journalists. David Raya (6.1), William Saliba (5.9), and Kai Havertz (5.8) received the highest marks from supporters, mirroring the editorial team’s scores. Meanwhile, Jurrien Timber (4.6), Viktor Gyökeres (4.2), Bukayo Saka (4.5), and Declan Rice (5.3) faced harsher evaluations. Mikel Arteta earned the lowest rating among Arsenal players with a 4.1 from supporters, compared to 4 from the editorial team.
