Published: June 1, 2025, 01:41 PM
Paris Saint-Germain have finally reached European football’s summit, clinching their first-ever UEFA Champions League title in stunning fashion with a 5-0 demolition of Inter Milan. Luis Enrique’s youthful and dynamic side delivered a masterclass at the Allianz Arena on Saturday, rewriting history with the most dominant final performance the competition has ever witnessed.
Teen sensation Désiré Doué was the star of the night, scoring twice and assisting once in a game that showcased PSG’s new era post-Kylian Mbappé. The 19-year-old set up Achraf Hakimi for the opener in the 12th minute before doubling the lead himself with a deflected strike.
Doué wasn’t done—he added another just after the hour mark, effectively sealing the outcome. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia added the fourth in the 73rd minute, and another teenager, Senny Mayulu, rounded off the night with a thunderous fifth just before full-time.
“It’s incredible. This was our dream, and we made it real. This wasn’t magic, it was hard work,” said midfielder Vitinha, summing up the mood in the PSG camp.
The victory is the culmination of years of heavy investment by PSG’s Qatari ownership and comes five years after their only previous final appearance, a loss to Bayern Munich. With this win, PSG become only the second French club to lift the trophy, after Marseille`s 1993 triumph.
Luis Enrique, who previously won the Champions League with Barcelona in 2015, guided this newly assembled squad to a flawless campaign. His tactical restructuring and reliance on young, hungry talent paid off—especially after the departure of superstar Mbappé.
“This was our objective from the beginning of last season,” Enrique said. “There’s been an incredible bond between the squad, the staff, and the supporters. It’s a shared victory.”
For Inter Milan, the loss was a crushing blow. They’ve now lost two finals in three seasons and end the campaign without any silverware. Manager Simone Inzaghi admitted they were outplayed from start to finish.
“PSG completely deserved the win. I’m proud of our season but very disappointed with this result,” said Inzaghi. “This final shows we have a lot to rebuild.”
From the first whistle, PSG were on the front foot. The opening goal was crafted with flair—Vitinha found Doué, who unselfishly squared for Hakimi to score against his former club. Inter barely had time to regroup before they were 2-0 down following a slick counterattack.
Doué’s second goal came in the 63rd minute, capping off a team move initiated by Dembele and Vitinha. The final two goals—Kvaratskhelia’s breakaway finish and Mayulu’s strike from a neat one-two—highlighted PSG’s speed, depth, and ruthless efficiency.
With this dominant victory, PSG also became the first team since Benfica in 1962 to score five goals in a European Cup or Champions League final.
