A Night PSG Fans Will Never Forget
You’re used to drama in the Champions League final, but few expected Paris Saint-Germain to stamp their name on European football’s top prize in such crushing fashion. At Munich’s Allianz Arena, PSG demolished Inter Milan 5-0, erasing decades of heartbreak with their first ever Champions League trophy. This wasn’t just a win; it was a statement.
The energy was electric from the start. Achraf Hakimi wasted little time, beating Inter’s defense and firing home the opener after 12 minutes. Suddenly, the doubts, the jokes about PSG’s curse, all felt a little less sharp. Inter, fresh off their gritty semi-final against Barcelona, looked off the pace as PSG’s confidence surged.
Désiré Doué then took center stage. He bagged a quick double, showing why manager Luis Enrique put so much faith in his youthful core this season. Doué was everywhere — pressing, linking play, and punishing Inter’s errors. It was becoming clear this wasn’t just another PSG star project. This team had grit, intelligence, and a killer instinct.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who PSG signed to add spark out wide, added the fourth goal, his clever movement exposing holes in an Inter defense that looked its age. By the time Senny Mayulu rolled in the fifth, Inter’s heads were down. Their manager, Simone Inzaghi, could only watch as his seasoned players were run ragged by PSG’s fresh legs and relentless pressing.
Enrique’s Tactical Brilliance and the Changing of the Guard
Luis Enrique deserves a ton of credit. Instead of leaning only on big names, he balanced PSG’s squad, mixing veteran pillars with fearless youngsters. You saw full-backs pressing high, midfielders rotating seamlessly, and the front line attacking in waves. Gianluigi Donnarumma anchored the back with poise whenever Inter tried to respond, but those moments were few and far between.
Inter’s run to the final — including a memorable semi-final upset over Barcelona — suddenly felt far away against the pace and sharpness of PSG. Their trusted spine simply could not match the energy of the Paris side. Though Lautaro Martínez and Nicolo Barella tried to rally their team, PSG blocked every path forward, often before a shot could even trouble Donnarumma.
What’s even more striking? PSG conquered Europe without former talisman Kylian Mbappé, now at Real Madrid. While Madrid bowed out earlier and trailed Barcelona in La Liga, PSG’s new faces proved they could handle the weight of big nights. Mbappé’s absence was felt, but not missed — a headline in itself.
The Champions League has a new king, and for once, PSG aren’t the punchline. They’re history-makers, and the city of Paris will be celebrating this one for years to come.