Paris Saint-Germain’s 2001/02 season was another turbulent and underwhelming campaign, defined by inconsistency, managerial change, and disappointment despite a strong squad on paper.
Under returning coach Luis Fernández, PSG had ambitions of challenging for the title but ultimately finished 4th in Division 1, missing out on the Champions League. The team featured big names like Ronaldinho (who arrived that season and quickly became a fan favorite), Nicolas Anelka, Laurent Robert, Mauricio Pochettino, and Frédéric Déhu.
While Ronaldinho provided flashes of brilliance, the team struggled for balance and focus. PSG reached the UEFA Cup quarterfinals, losing to Rangers, and were eliminated early from domestic cups.
The 2001/02 season marked the beginning of the Ronaldinho era — exciting but inconsistent, capturing PSG’s flair and chaos in equal measure.