PSG Make History: Dominant 5-0 Victory Over Inter Milan Secures First Champions League Title

 Paris Saint-Germain Clinch Historic First UEFA Champions League Title with 5-0 Victory Over Inter Milan

Munich, May 31, 2025 — Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured their inaugural UEFA Champions League title emphatically, defeating Inter Milan 5-0 at the Allianz Arena. This triumph marks PSG's first European crown and completes a historic treble for the French club, having already won the Ligue 1 and Coupe de France titles this season.

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Match Summary

The final, officiated by Romanian referee István Kovács, witnessed PSG's dominance from the outset. Achraf Hakimi opened the scoring in the 12th minute, capitalizing on a swift counter-attack. Teenage sensation Désiré Doué doubled the lead in the 20th minute with a deflected shot and added his second goal in the 63rd minute, showcasing his clinical finishing. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia extended the lead in the 74th minute, and substitute Senny Mayulu sealed the victory with a goal in the 87th minute. 

PSG's youthful lineup, averaging 23 years of age, overwhelmed Inter's experienced squad, which included three players over 35. The French side's relentless pressing and tactical discipline under manager Luis Enrique left Inter struggling to maintain possession and create opportunities. 

Team Lineups and Minutes Played

Paris Saint-Germain (Manager: Luis Enrique)

• Starting XI:

  • Gianluigi Donnarumma (GK) – 90 minutes

  • Achraf Hakimi – 90 minutes

  • Marquinhos (Captain) – 90 minutes

  • Willian Pacho – 90 minutes

  • Nuno Mendes – 90 minutes

  • João Neves – 90 minutes

  • Vitinha – 90 minutes

  • Fabián Ruiz – 90 minutes

  • Désiré Doué – 90 minutes

  • Ousmane Dembélé – 90 minutes

  • Khvicha Kvaratskhelia – 90 minutes

• Substitutes:

  • Senny Mayulu – entered at the 80th minute, played 10 minutes.

  • Lucas Hernández – unused

  • Gonçalo Ramos – unused

  • Bradley Barcola – unused

  • Carlos Soler – unused

  • Keylor Navas (GK) – unused

  • Presnel Kimpembe – unused

  • Renato Sanches – unused

  • Hugo Ekitike – unused

  • Layvin Kurzawa – unused

  • Danilo Pereira – unused

  • Sergio Rico (GK) – unused

Inter Milan (Manager: Simone Inzaghi)

• Starting XI:

  • Yann Sommer (GK) – 90 minutes

  • Benjamin Pavard – 90 minutes

  • Francesco Acerbi – 90 minutes

  • Alessandro Bastoni – 90 minutes

  • Denzel Dumfries – 90 minutes

  • Nicolò Barella – 90 minutes

  • Hakan Çalhanoğlu – 90 minutes

  • Henrikh Mkhitaryan – 90 minutes

  • Federico Dimarco – 90 minutes

  • Marcus Thuram – 90 minutes

  • Lautaro Martínez (Captain) – 90 minutes

• Substitutes:

  • Stefan de Vrij – unused

  • Carlos Augusto – unused

  • Yann Aurel Bisseck – unused

  • Matteo Darmian – unused

  • Piotr Zieliński – unused

  • Davide Frattesi – unused

  • Kristjan Asllani – unused

  • Nicola Zalewski – unused

  • Marko Arnautović – unused

  • Mehdi Taremi – unused

  • Raffaele Di Gennaro (GK) – unused

  • Josep Martínez (GK) – unused

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Post-Match Implications

With this victory, PSG became the second French club to win the UEFA Champions League, following Marseille's triumph in 1993. The win also secures PSG's place in the upcoming UEFA Super Cup, where they will face Tottenham Hotspur, the 2024-25 UEFA Europa League winners. PSG qualifies for the 2025 FIFA Intercontinental Cup and the 2029 FIFA Club World Cup. The SunWikipedia

This landmark achievement signifies a new era for PSG, highlighting the club's successful transition to a youthful, dynamic squad capable of dominating European football.