Frank Christian
Paris Saint-Germain, once not a notable presence in Europe, has transformed into a well-known global club since their peak in the 1990s.
Following the acquisition by Qatari Sports Investments in 2011, they have established themselves as a major force in European football, with significant financial backing.
However, PSG continues to chase the prestigious trophy that would confirm their elite status and is determined not to be seen as fully legitimate until they clinch this iconic title.
This article delves into PSG’s European history, including their achievements and runs in crucial tournaments.
Have PSG triumphed in the Champions League?
PSG is famously known to have never claimed the UEFA Champions League, a goal that both supporters and management are eager to change.
While they have dominated the French league for the past decade, PSG yearns for success on the European stage to enhance their status.
They reached the final in 2020 but were narrowly defeated 1-0 by Bayern Munich, thanks to a goal from Kingsley Coman in the 59th minute.
This season, PSG is on the verge of potentially winning their first Champions League title, with a matchup against Inter Milan slated for the final on Saturday, May 31.
The odds for PSG to secure their first European title this season stand at 4/7 on SkyBet.
PSG’s history in European and global competitions
PSG does boast one European title, having won the Cup Winners’ Cup in 1996 by overcoming Austrian side Rapid Wien with a score of 1-0, courtesy of a first-half goal by Bruno Ngotty.
This victory earned them a place in the 1996 UEFA Super Cup, where they were soundly defeated by Juventus with a 9-2 scoreline over two legs.
| Competition | W-D-L | GD (GF-GA) | Best Finish |
| UEFA Champions League | 92-30-49 | +139 (335-196) | Runners-up (2019/20) |
| UEFA Europa League | 32-24-16 | +44 (106-62) | Semifinals (1992/93) |
| UEFA Cup Winners’ Cup* | 24-6-8 | +39 (66-27) | Title Winner (1995/96) |
| UEFA Super Cup | 0-0-2 | -7 (2-9) | Runners-up (1996) |
| FIFA Club World Cup | 0-0-0 | 0 (0-0) | TBD (2025) |
* This competition is no longer active
