In a sensational display of footballing brilliance, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) secured their first-ever UEFA Champions League title after outclassing their opponents, Inter Milan, in a match that ended 5-0.
Held in Munich’s Allianz Arena on Saturday evening, the match was witnessed by a sold-out crowd of 64,500 spectators.
The highly anticipated encounter saw PSG assert their dominance from the very start, with Achraf Hakimi opening the scoring in just the 12th minute. Facing his former club, Hakimi refused to celebrate the goal, raising his hands in the air to show his respect towards the team he once called his own. This early breakthrough set the tone for the remainder of the night for the French side.
Doué, a standout performer throughout the competition, doubled PSG’s lead in the 20th minute, capitalising on defensive lapses by Inter Milan. His sharp instincts and clinical finish under pressure underscored his growing reputation as one of Europe’s brightest young talents. This goal also made Doué the third-youngest scorer in the history of Champions League finals, adding a remarkable footnote to an already stellar evening.
Inter Milan, contesting their seventh Champions League final, struggled significantly to mount a coherent response against PSG’s relentless offensive pressure. Despite brief glimpses of potential attacks, the Nerazzurri found it challenging to break down the disciplined Parisian defence.
Doué struck again in the 63rd minute with a superbly executed volley from the edge of the penalty area, extinguishing any faint hope of a comeback from Inter. The 19-year-old’s brilliant double reaffirmed PSG’s attacking dominance.
The rout continued as Georgian forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia curled a beautifully measured strike into the net in the 73rd minute, extending the lead further and delighting the travelling PSG supporters. The victory was firmly sealed by substitute Ethan Mayulu in the 86th minute, as he calmly slotted home his first-ever Champions League final goal.
With this comprehensive victory, PSG not only banished memories of their narrow 1-0 defeat against Bayern Munich in the 2019/20 final but also completed a remarkable treble-winning season, adding the prestigious European crown to their Ligue 1 and Coupe de France titles. For Inter Milan, however, this crushing defeat marked their fourth loss in Champions League final appearances, adding a further chapter to a history of painful near-misses in Europe’s elite club competition.
As the final whistle blew, scenes of jubilation erupted amongst PSG players and fans alike, marking the culmination of years of investment, perseverance, and ambition. Under manager Luis Enrique’s astute guidance, PSG have now firmly established themselves among Europe’s footballing royalty. This historic triumph promises to be just the beginning of a new era for the club, whose dominance on the continental stage seems poised to continue.
