Where are they now? PSG’s XI that lost the 2020 Champions League final

 

Where are they now? PSG’s XI that lost the 2020 Champions League final Five years after PSG's 1-0 loss to Bayern Munich in the 2020 Champions League final in Lisbon, played behind closed doors post-lockdown, the club has claimed victory in the competition. What happened to that 2020 squad? PSG has undergone a significant rebuild in the last five years, moving on from several high-profile stars and bringing in younger, less prominent talents. We’ve reviewed Thomas Tuchel’s 2020 lineup and tracked where each player is now, five years later.

GK: Keylor Navas The Costa Rican goalkeeper, who won three Champions League titles during his Real Madrid peak, couldn’t secure a fourth. At PSG until 2024, Navas was overtaken by Gianluigi Donnarumma and had a short loan spell at Nottingham Forest. Released last summer, he signed with Argentine club Newell’s Old Boys after a six-month hiatus.

RB: Thilo Kehrer A largely overlooked figure despite starting a Champions League final, German international Kehrer had an unmemorable 18-month stint at West Ham before joining Monaco in France last year. At Monaco, Kehrer netted four Ligue 1 goals in the 2024-25 season, matching his total from four entire seasons at PSG.

CB: Thiago Silva The only player from this lineup to lift the Champions League trophy after leaving PSG, Silva joined Chelsea on a free transfer and led them to European glory. The veteran Brazilian, now 40, spent four years at Stamford Bridge and continues to play for Fluminense in Brazil.

CB: Presnel Kimpembe Largely sidelined, Kimpembe remains at PSG but has struggled with injuries, undergoing multiple Achilles tendon surgeries. The 29-year-old has played just 111 minutes across five appearances in the last two seasons under Luis Enrique. With one year left on his contract, his future remains uncertain.

LB: Juan Bernat (substituted by Layvin Kurzawa, 80th minute) Bernat was never PSG’s flashiest star, but he was a reliable asset until an ACL injury derailed his later years with the club. PSG terminated his contract in January 2025, and after a brief stint at Villarreal, he’s now playing for midtable Getafe. Kurzawa, once a tabloid favorite, became a marginal figure at PSG in his final seasons. A lackluster loan at Fulham did little to revive his career, and he managed just one appearance in his last season at PSG. After months without a club, he signed a short-term deal with Boavista in February but is likely to be a free agent again this summer.

DM: Marquinhos The only starter from PSG’s 2020 Lisbon lineup still playing a key role, the steadfast club captain remains a cornerstone at 31. Now back in his preferred centre-back position, Marquinhos is a guaranteed starter for Luis Enrique in Munich. Winning the Champions League would be the ultimate reward for his 12 stellar years with PSG.

CM: Leandro Paredes (Marco Verratti, ’65) The Argentine World Cup winner returned to Roma in 2023 after a loan spell at Juventus from PSG. His contract at Stadio Olimpico was set to expire this season, but he recently signed a one-year extension. Substitute Verratti, 32, left PSG after 11 years, nine league titles, and 22 domestic cups. He’s now playing for Al-Arabi in Qatar, a move that feels underwhelming after his illustrious Paris career.

RW: Angel Di Maria (Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, ’80) After a tough stint at Manchester United, Di Maria thrived at PSG, amassing over 100 assists in seven seasons. The 37-year-old is now set to rejoin his boyhood club, Rosario Central, following his Benfica exit. Choupo-Moting, a late-career journeyman, spent four years as a backup at Bayern Munich, adding three Bundesliga titles to his collection. He’s now with New York Red Bulls in MLS.

LW: Neymar The Brazilian superstar played just seven games for Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia after leaving PSG. He’s now back at Santos, where his career began, on a short-term deal. Rumors suggest he could join a Club World Cup team when his contract ends next month.

Kylian Mbappé What’s the story with Kylian Mbappé these days? You can decide for yourself if it’s just a coincidence that Real Madrid’s form dipped and PSG’s improved after his blockbuster transfer. One thing’s undeniable: Mbappé’s knack for finding the net. In his first La Liga season, he bagged 31 goals, securing the European Golden Shoe—a prize he never won during his seven years at PSG.

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