Match Report: UEFA Champions League Final – PSG vs. Inter Milan
Venue: Munich
Final Score: PSG 5-0 Inter Milan
First Half: PSG Take Command
PSG came flying out of the blocks, dictating play with their quick passing and relentless pressing. Inter, usually so composed, looked rattled from the start.
- 12’ – GOAL (PSG 1-0 Inter): The deadlock was broken early when Achraf Hakimi ghosted into the six-yard box to tap in a low cross from Désiré Doué, who had tormented Inter’s left flank. A perfectly worked team move left Inter’s defense flat-footed.
- 20’ – GOAL (PSG 2-0 Inter): Doué turned from provider to scorer, firing a deflected volley past Sommer after a lightning counter-attack. William Pacho kept the ball in play before Dembélé switched it to Doué, whose strike took a wicked deflection off Dimarco, wrong-footing Sommer.
Inter struggled to respond, with Marcus Thuram and Francesco Acerbi wasting half-chances from set-pieces. Meanwhile, PSG kept threatening, Kvaratskhelia forced Sommer into a save and later headed over from a corner.
Halftime: PSG 2-0 Inter
- Possession: PSG 62% – 38% Inter
- Shots: PSG 13 (5 on target) – Inter 3 (0 on target)
- xG: PSG 1.42 – Inter 0.19
Second Half: PSG’s Relentless Onslaught
Inter made changes, bringing on Bisseck and Zalewski, but PSG’s intensity never dropped.
- 63’ – GOAL (PSG 3-0 Inter): Doué struck again, finishing coolly after a driving run and pass from Vitinha. The 19-year-old became the youngest player to score twice in a Champions League final since 2018.
- 73’ – GOAL (PSG 4-0 Inter): Kvaratskhelia raced onto Dembélé’s through ball and dinked a delightful finish over Sommer, exposing Inter’s high line.
- 86’ – GOAL (PSG 5-0 Inter): Substitute Senny Mayulu capped off the humiliation, lashing in a fierce shot after a slick one-two with Barcola.
Inter’s misery was compounded by injuries (Bisseck limped off) and bookings (Thuram, Acerbi, Zalewski). Their only real chance came when Thuram forced Donnarumma into a sharp save late on.
Full-Time: PSG 5-0 Inter
Key Moments & Stats
- PSG’s Youth Shines: Doué (19) and Mayulu (18) became the youngest scorers in a UCL final since 2011.
- Inter’s Defensive Collapse: Conceded more goals in this final than in their entire knockout stage run (4 in 6 games before this).
- Possession & Control: PSG completed 529 passes (87% accuracy) to Inter’s 352 (81%).
- Expected Goals (xG): PSG 3.23 – Inter 0.49
Post-Match Reactions
- Luis Enrique (PSG Manager):
“This is a dream. The players were magnificent, especially the young ones. We played with courage, and tonight, we made history.” - Simone Inzaghi (Inter Manager):
“We were second best in every duel. PSG deserved it, but this hurts. We must learn and come back stronger.” - Désiré Doué (PSG, 2 goals, 1 assist):
“Unbelievable night! To score in a final is special, but to win like this… it’s magic.”
Conclusion: A Historic Night for PSG
PSG’s victory ends their long wait for European glory, adding the Champions League to their Ligue 1 and Coupe de France triumphs. Their attacking brilliance overwhelmed Inter, who suffered their heaviest-ever defeat in a European final.
For Inter, a season that promised a treble ends in bitter disappointment. For PSG, a new era begins, one built on youth, flair, and dominance.
What’s Next?
- PSG: Club World Cup vs. Atlético Madrid.
- Inter: Club World Cup vs. Monterrey.
Final Thought: A night of pure dominance, PSG’s name is finally etched on the Champions League trophy.
