Champions League Final: PSG's quest for first title faces Inter's resurgence.

Paris Saint-Germain have been regulars in the UEFA Champions League, making 16 appearances in this competition. However, the French giants have only made two appearances in the final of this competition since their debut in the 1994-95 season.

Their first-ever final appearance was against Bayern Munich in the 2019-20 season, and they are about to make their second appearance this Saturday against Inter Milan. If they manage to win, this will be marked down on paper as their first-ever major trophy.

Is This Paris Saint-Germain's Time to Conquer Europe?

For years, Paris Saint-Germain has established itself as a dominant force in French football. This is a club that was once filled with star-studded players, including Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappe. 

Despite these big names, the club still fell short in Europe, particularly in the UEFA Champions League.  The closest they have come in this competition was in 2020 when they slumped to a disappointing 1-0 defeat against Bayern Munich in the final.

Fast forward to the present, signs are pointing towards them dominating Europe. It is because of seasoned head coach Luis Enrique that Paris Saint-Germain has become a breath of fresh air. The 55-year-old has brought unity to a squad filled with superstars—a missing formula that has cost them over the years.

It's hard to ignore the results of his effect on the club, especially in the 2024/25 season. The French giants have already secured a domestic treble, from being crowned Ligue 1 champions to lifting the Coupe de France trophy and the Trophee des Champions.

However, the French giants are not done collecting silverware this season. A date with Italy's Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League final  this Saturday sees them eyeing a quadruple. If successful, this will be marked down on paper as the greatest achievement in club history. 

Key Players 

1. Ousmane Dembele (right winger):

• Helped Paris Saint-Germain win the Ligue 1, Trophee des Champions, and the Coupe de France. He was also a key asset for the team reaching the Champions League final.
• The France international has scored 33 goals and provided 13 assists for Paris Saint-Germain this season.

2. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (left winger):

• The Georgian winger has scored 11 goals and provided 9 assists for Paris Saint-Germain this season.

Road to the Final

PSG booked their spot in the UEFA Champions League final by defeating:

• Liverpool 4-1 on penalties in the last 16.
• Aston Villa 4-5 on aggregate in the quarter-final.
• Arsenal 3-1 on aggregate in the semi-final.

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Inter Milan Is Focused On Rekindling Their European Dominance

European glory has eluded Inter Milan after lifting their third UEFA Champions League trophy in 2010 with the acclaimed head coach Jose Mourinho. 

Since then, the cause of their downfall has been well-reported, with financial issues and squad changes being the major causes preventing them from reaching the Champions League final—until now.

I Nerazzurri had one of the greatest matches in history against Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League semi-final. They won 7-6 on aggregate to book their spot in Saturday's final. 

It's clear where their intentions lie ahead of the final, and that's to rekindle their dominance and become kings of Europe. 

Key Players 

1. Lautaro Martinez (striker): 

• The Argentina international is Inter Milan's captain and striker.
• Has 12 goals and 3 assists in 31 appearances. 

2. Davide Frattesi (midfielder): 

• Not a regular starter but was very influential in the team's success leading up to the Champions League final.
• Scored two important goals against Bayern Munich and Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League knockout stages.

Road To the Final:

Inter Milan booked their spot in the UEFA Champions League final by defeating:

• Feyenoord 4-1 on aggregate in the last 16.
• Bayern Munich 4-3 on aggregate in the quarter-finals.
• Barcelona 7-6 on aggregate in the semi-finals.

Head-to-Head Comparison

Surprisingly, Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan have not been in the UEFA Champions League since the competition's introduction in the 1955-56 season. This marks the first-ever meeting between these two teams in this competition. Check out their stats below:

Match Details

Let's find out when and where this match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan will take place:

• Date: Saturday, May 31, 2025.
• Venue: Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany. 
• Referee: Istvan Kovacs (Romania).

See our PSG vs Inter Milan prediction