Paris Saint-Germain wrote a new chapter in European football history tonight, capturing their first-ever UEFA Champions League trophy with a stunning 5-0 demolition of Inter Milan at the Allianz Arena in Munich. The French champions delivered a performance of rare dominance, overwhelming the Italian giants from the opening whistle to the final moments and etching their name onto the continent’s most prestigious club trophy in unforgettable style.
From the outset, PSG seized control of the match, dictating possession and tempo while Inter struggled to find any foothold. Luis Enrique’s side, fielding a blend of youthful exuberance and seasoned experience, pressed high and moved the ball with purpose, quickly exposing gaps in Inter’s defensive setup.
The breakthrough came early: Achraf Hakimi opened the scoring in the 12th minute, finishing a slick move orchestrated by Vitinha and Désiré Doué. Just eight minutes later, Doué doubled the lead, capitalizing on a swift counterattack led by Ousmane Dembélé and firing home with authority. The early two-goal cushion forced Inter to abandon their usual defensive discipline, pushing forward in search of a lifeline but leaving themselves increasingly vulnerable at the back.
The second half saw PSG’s dominance intensify. Désiré Doué, the 19-year-old revelation of the night, netted his second goal in the 63rd minute, finishing a flowing move with composure to make it 3-0.
The Parisians continued to attack with flair and confidence, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia added a fourth in the 73rd minute, curling a precise left-footed shot beyond Inter goalkeeper Yann€.
As the match neared its conclusion, substitute Senny Mayulu, also just 19, capped the night with a fifth goal in the 86th minute, slotting home from a tight angle to seal a record margin of victory in a Champions League final.
| Statistic | PSG | Inter Milan |
|---|---|---|
| Possession | 59% | 41% |
| Shots on Target | 8 | 2 |
| Passes Completed | 529 | 352 |
| Goals | 5 | 0 |
PSG’s control was reflected in every metric, from possession to shots, as they suffocated Inter’s attack and repeatedly broke through their defense.
The final whistle sparked wild celebrations among PSG players, staff, and fans, many of whom were in tears at the magnitude of the achievement. Captain Marquinhos, speaking after the match, summed up the emotion:
It's a mixture of joy and all the emotions we've shared together. We suffered, we grew, and now we bring the trophy home. This is the most beautiful day of my life. I think of all the players who came before and didn't succeed. Today, we did it for them and for all our supporters.
For Inter Milan, it was a night of shame to forget. Their hopes of a treble evaporated in the face of PSG’s relentless energy and clinical finishing, and for the second consecutive Champions League final, the Nerazzurri failed to score.
A New Era for PSG
This emphatic victory not only ends PSG’s long wait for European glory but also signals the arrival of a new generation of Parisian stars. With Luis Enrique at the helm and young talents like Doué and Mayulu shining on the grandest stage, the future looks bright for the club from the French capital.
Tonight, Paris Saint-Germain are not just champions—they are history makers.