On Saturday night, Paris Saint-Germain made history by achieving a remarkable 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League final at the Allianz Arena in Munich. It marked the French club’s first-ever Champions League title, delivered in a record-breaking performance that left no doubt about their dominance.
With 64,327 fans in attendance and millions watching around the world, Luis Enrique’s youthful PSG side delivered a masterclass in pace, power, and precision. The result was the largest margin of victory ever recorded in a Champions League final, and a powerful statement from a club long chasing European glory.
Tactical brilliance and youthful firepower
PSG lined up in a fluid 4-3-3 formation, anchored by Gianluigi Donnarumma in goal and a backline of Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes, and Achraf Hakimi. The midfield trio of Vitinha, Fabián Ruiz, and João Neves controlled proceedings, while Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembélé, and breakout star Désiré Doué led the charge up front.
From the outset, PSG pressed high and attacked in numbers. The breakthrough came early in the 12th minute, when Doué delivered a clever assist to Hakimi, who made no mistake from close range. The Allianz Arena erupted, and PSG never looked back.
Just eight minutes later, Doué doubled the lead himself with a shot that took a slight deflection off an Inter defender and rolled past Yann Sommer into the net. His calm celebration masked the history he was writing: at just 19, Doué became the youngest player to both score and assist in a Champions League final.
A night to remember
Inter Milan, organized in their familiar 3-5-2 setup, were simply overwhelmed. Despite the presence of seasoned players like Lautaro Martínez and Nicolò Barella, they couldn’t withstand PSG’s tempo. By the 53rd minute, Doué struck again coolly finishing a well-weighted pass from Vitinha to make it 3–0.
Substitute Senny Mayulu added a fourth with a rocket from the edge of the box in the 73rd minute, while Khvicha Kvaratskhelia rounded off the scoring in the 86th with a composed finish after a silky combination with Dembélé.
The Inter defense, led by Francesco Acerbi and Alessandro Bastoni, looked rattled all night, unable to keep up with PSG’s intricate passing and off-the-ball movement.
The dawn of a new era
This win marks a turning point for PSG. Long criticized for a dependency on high-profile stars and late-stage collapses, the 2025 campaign showcased a new blueprint, youth development, squad depth, and tactical discipline.
Under Luis Enrique, the team claimed a historic continental treble, having already secured Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France earlier in the season. But this victory, on Europe’s grandest stage, is the crowning jewel.
As referee Istvan Kovacs blew the final whistle, PSG players embraced in disbelief and joy. The long wait was over. A club built on ambition and sustained by investment had finally reached the summit.
The message is clear: PSG are not just participants in Europe they are now its champions.
