Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) etched its name in European football history by clinching its first-ever UEFA Champions League title, thrashing Inter Milan 5-0 in the final on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.
This dominant performance marked the largest margin of victory in a Champions League final since AC Milan’s 4-0 win over Barcelona in 1994.
Masterclass Performance
The match was a masterclass display of football by PSG, with 19-year-old Desire Doue scoring twice and providing an assist to Achraf Hakimi for the opening goal in the 12th minute.
Doue’s second goal came eight minutes later when his shot deflected off Inter defender Federico Dimarco, doubling PSG’s lead.
This youthful sensation continued his impressive form, scoring again in the 63rd minute after being set up by Vitinha, who was assisted by Ousmane Dembele’s clever flick.
Inter Milan’s Night to Forget
Inter Milan struggled to contain PSG’s relentless tempo, with their defence exposed by the French side’s swift counter-attacks.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia added a fourth goal in the 73rd minute with a simple yet clinical finish, and substitute Senny Mayulu sealed the win with a fifth goal four minutes from the final whistle.
This loss marked Inter Milan’s second consecutive Champions League final defeat, following their 2023 loss to Manchester City.
New Era for PSG
This historic victory marked a new era for PSG, led by coach Luis Enrique, who became the sixth manager to win the Champions League with two different clubs, having previously triumphed with Barcelona in 2015.
PSG’s Qatari owners, who have invested heavily in the club since 2011, finally achieved their goal of winning the Champions League title.
This win also cemented PSG’s status as one of the dominant forces in European football, following their French Super Cup, Coupe de France, and Ligue 1 titles.
Young Stars Shine
The match highlighted the talents of PSG’s young players, including Doue, who became the third teenager to score in a Champions League final at just 19 years and 362 days old.
Senny Mayulu, also 19, joined Doue as the fourth teenager to score in a Champions League final.
This youthful energy and talent are expected to propel PSG to further success in European competitions.
