Ahead of the FIFA Club World Cup semifinal between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Real Madrid, PSG coach Luis Enrique declined to comment on former player Kylian Mbappé, describing him as "the past" and emphasizing his focus on the present. Enrique expressed irritation at questions regarding Mbappé, who now plays for Real Madrid, and instead highlighted his motivation as a former Barcelona player. Following PSG's decisive victory over Real Madrid, Enrique revealed he received numerous congratulatory messages from Barcelona supporters and praised Real Madrid as a great club historically and presently. Analysts have noted Enrique's transformation of PSG from a team of underperforming stars into a cohesive unit. The club is actively seeking players who fit Enrique's tactical vision, with sporting director Maresca orchestrating significant squad changes. This approach has been described as a major achievement in football, reflecting a shift from PSG's previous reliance on high spending without consistent results.