What was meant to be a celebratory evening at the Parc des Princes turned into a sobering reminder of Paris Saint-Germain’s vulnerabilities. As fans filled the stands to bid farewell to Kylian Mbappé, emotions were high, expectations even higher — but it was Lorient who stole the show with a stunning 2-1 victory over the Ligue 1 champions.

Mbappé was heavily marked throughout the game, with Lorient deploying a compact defensive shape and doubling up on the star forward. Despite a few bursts of pace and clever touches, he struggled to find real scoring chances. The only PSG goal came from a set piece, but even that wasn’t enough to rally the team. The Parisian ultras were vocal throughout, unfurling banners and singing Mbappé’s name. The 25-year-old waved to supporters during warm-up and again after the final whistle, visibly emotional as he embraced teammates and coaching staff. While the club has yet to officially confirm his destination, all signs point to a move to Real Madrid this summer — marking the end of an era for PSG.

Luis Enrique now finds himself at a crossroads. With Mbappé gone, Neymar long departed, and Lionel Messi having exited the season before, the attacking core that once symbolized PSG’s Galáctico ambitions has been dismantled. The club must now shift gears toward rebuilding with a more balanced and perhaps youthful squad. For Lorient, the result could be season-defining. The three points pulled them out of the relegation zone for the time being and injected hope into a fanbase that had been bracing for the worst. Against all odds, they came to the capital and spoiled the farewell party — and in doing so, may have saved their season.