Champions League final: PSG vs. Inter-A European duel of the giants!

Champions League final: PSG vs. Inter-A European duel of the giants!

On Saturday, May 30, 2025, the excited champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan will take place in Munich. This final is considered one of the highlights of the European club season, but is somewhat less respected this year than in the past. German participation is limited to the venue and a single player personality: Inter-defender Yann Bisseck. In earlier years, German clubs and coaches were often represented in the final, which is not the case this time. For example, the DFB Cup final recently took place with Arminia Bielefeld as a participant. In addition, the German national team will be on the pitch in the Nations League next week.

In addition, the club World Cup, in which both Champions League finalists take part, will be held from mid-June. Paris Saint-Germain is moving into the final this year after the team has experienced numerous failed attempts, while Inter Milan convinced in the semi-finals against FC Barcelona. As part of this game, PSG has the chance to finally win the title after a series of unsuccessful attempts, while Inter aims to expand the three title profits (1964, 1965, 2010) and to triumph against Manchester City after the narrow defeat last year.

history and statistics

on the part of Paris Saint-Germain, the situation is expressly worth mentioning. The team has only taken part in the final in the Champions League history and most recently lost to Bayern Munich in the 2019-20 season. In addition, French clubs in entirety have only won two of 15 significant European finals, which increases the pressure on PSG in winning in Munich. PSG is the last French team to win an important European title, namely the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup in the 1995-96 season.

trainer and key player

Inter-trainer Simone Inzaghi is under pressure to avoid the renewed failure in the final and to become the ninth coach, who is faced with several final defeats. Paris SG coach Luis Enrique, on the other hand, has the opportunity to become the sixth coach in history who wins the Champions League with two different clubs. In fact, with his 37 years and 110 days, Francesco Acerbi could be the fourth oldest player in a Champions League final.

The players of both teams are also crucial for the outcome of the game. Lautaro Martínez could be the first inter-player with ten goals in a European season, while Ousmane Dembélé was involved in a total of 12 Champions League goals. On the other hand, Marquinhos could reach another milestone with 1,051 passes this season and celebrate its 107th Champions League use.

The UEFA Champions League, which has been held under this name since 1992/93, is considered one of the most prestigious competitions in European football. With the participation of renowned clubs and the prospect of international fame, the competition attracts millions of spectators every year. The record winner, Real Madrid, dominates with 15 titles, followed by AC Milan, who won seven times, and the German teams Hamburger SV and Borussia Dortmund, each won the title. For the two finalists PSG and Inter, this final is an opportunity to further consolidate their place in the history of football.

The anticipation for the final can be felt all over the world, and the fans of the two teams hope for an exciting and unforgettable game. UEFA has great expectations of the course of the game and the positive effects on European club football.