Since taking charge, Enrique has revolutionized a club long plagued by ego clashes. His mantra is simple: "The star is the team." He swiftly moved on Neymar and Mbappé, demanding players who run for each other and press relentlessly. His style promotes effort, self-sacrifice, and a collective faith that goes beyond football.
Despite past criticism and skepticism, including a prominent sports journalist dismissing his tactics as chaotic and calling him "Kinder Surprise," Enrique’s faith in his methods has prevailed. Sometimes, it takes a visionary who embraces chaos to create a masterpiece. Luis Enrique has proven that the boldest ideas, backed by collective will and discipline, can triumph on the biggest stage.
The final was a testament to this philosophy. Unlike in the past, when Kylian Mbappé often conserved energy upfront, Ousmane Dembélé, who replaced him as striker, became the first line of defense, tirelessly pressing Inter’s backline.