Following PSG’s second consecutive UEFA Champions League victory—secured in Budapest against Arsenal on penalties (1-1 AET, 4-3 on penalties)—fans quickly took to digital platforms to rate the performances of the Parisian players. The public’s ratings proved markedly more generous than those assigned by professional journalists.

Over 15,000 spectators submitted their evaluations, placing head coach Luis Enrique at 7.6 out of 10, a significant leap above the editorial team’s 6. The Spanish tactician now boasts three Champions League titles under his belt, including this latest triumph.

Top-rated PSG players according to fans

In the aftermath of Arsenal’s equalizer, midfielder João Neves seized control of the game. His relentless presence in duels and aerial challenges earned him the highest rating of the match from online voters—7.2. This judgment mirrored that of the editorial team, who also awarded him a 7. Close behind were defenders Marquinhos (6.6) and Willian Pacho (6.6), both of whom received a 7 from the newspaper’s reviewers.

The defensive unit drew particular praise, with full-backs Achraf Hakimi (6.2) and Nuno Mendes (6.0) posting scores at or above 6. However, Mendes’ performance contrasted sharply with the journalists’ evaluation, which penalized him with a 4 due to a missed penalty during the shootout.

Mixed reviews for the attacking lineup

Up front, Désiré Doué and Ousmane Dembélé each garnered 6.1 from fans—better than the 5 awarded by the editorial staff. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia earned a 6.2, slightly higher than the paper’s 6, largely due to his decisive penalty that restored parity in the final. Vitinha, despite cramps forcing his substitution, received a 6.4 from supporters, outperforming the 5 given by reporters.

Only Fabian Ruiz (5.8) fell below the 6-point threshold, likely reflecting an uneven start marked by unforced errors and hesitation in possession.

Arsenal’s ratings reflect the narrow defeat

On the Arsenal side, the average score was 4.9, marginally under the editorial team’s 5. Goalkeeper David Raya (6.1), defender William Saliba (5.9), and forward Kai Havertz—the Gunners’ sole scorer—led the ratings with 6s, matching the journalists’ marks. Gabriel also received a 6 from both groups.

Conversely, midfielder Declan Rice (5.3) and forwards Jurrien Timber (4.6), Viktor Gyökeres (4.2), Bukayo Saka (4.5), and Fabio Vieira (4.4) were rated lower by fans than by the editorial team. Head coach Mikel Arteta received the lowest score of all, at 4.1, compared to 4 from the paper.