What Happened to Luis Enrique’s Daughter: The Heartbreaking Story Before PSG vs Inter Milan Champions League Final.
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“I remember an incredible photo I have with my daughter, after winning the Champions League, placing a Barça flag on the pitch,” he said. “I wish I could do the same with PSG. She won’t be there physically, but she’ll be there spiritually, and that’s very important to me.”
Little Xana was suffering from osteosarcoma – one of the most common forms of bone cancer, which is most prevalent in teenagers and young adults.
Later, Enrique also opened up on how the tragedy had affected his life and said: “My mother couldn’t keep photos of Xana until I arrived home and asked her ‘why aren’t there any photos of Xana, mum?’” he explained.
“She “said she couldn’t. I said ‘Mum, you have to. Xana is alive.’ She isn’t in the physical plane, but she is in the spiritual plane. So, as Enrique gears up to take PSG into the quest for elusive glory, he too will be pursuing not only European glory but the ultimate tribute to a daughter who remains forever part of his life, not on the sidelines, but in spirit.
UEFA Champions League Final: PSG vs Inter Milan
Meanwhile, PSG is the favorite to win the UCL Final in 2025, with a thrilling young team that has produced stunning performances to get past Manchester City, Liverpool and Arsenal. It feels like its time has finally come.
But Inter is a wily opponent that is in its second final in three seasons and cut down a rampant Barcelona in an epic semifinal — winning 7-6 on aggregate.
PSG’s run to the final has justified a shift in direction from the bling culture of superstar signings to focus more on young French talent.
PSG’s only previous final was in 2020, a 1-0 loss to Bayern Munich.
It was a semifinalist in 2021 and 2024. Elimination in the round of 16 in 2022 and 2023 preceded the decision by president Nasser Al Khelaifi to change his transfer strategy.
