Luis Enrique Dedicates PSG’s Champions League Final to Late Daughter Xana

A Father’s Promise: “I Want to Do the Same with PSG”

Paris Saint-Germain’s dramatic run to the UEFA Champions League final has taken on a deeply emotional meaning, as manager Luis Enrique revealed that he is dedicating the moment to his late daughter Xana, who passed away in 2019 from bone cancer at the age of nine.

Speaking to Spanish media after PSG's semi-final victory, Enrique shared a personal story that touched the hearts of football fans worldwide. He recalled the night of Barcelona’s Champions League win in 2015 — a moment made unforgettable by his daughter running onto the pitch with a Blaugrana flag in hand.

“I remember the 2015 final — it was one of the happiest nights of my life. Xana came down to the pitch, waving the flag. Now I want to do the same with PSG. She won’t be there in person, but she’ll be with me.”

More Than Football: A Tribute Beyond the Trophy

Luis Enrique’s words go far beyond tactics and trophies. They offer a rare glimpse into the emotional resilience behind the man who has rebuilt PSG into a European powerhouse this season.

Fans online have been sharing clips and photos of Enrique and Xana from his Barcelona days, adding the hashtag #ForXana to support his heartfelt mission.

From Tragedy to Triumph

Xana passed away in August 2019, just weeks after Luis Enrique returned to coach the Spanish national team. Her death shocked the football world, with tributes pouring in from players, clubs, and fans.

Now, nearly six years later, Enrique is on the brink of another Champions League title — this time not just as a coach, but as a father honoring a promise.

Published by Patrick Jane
08.05.2025