PSG win first Champions League title with historic 5-0 victory over Inter Milan
Paris Saint-Germain won their first-ever Champions League title with a historic 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in Munich on Saturday. Teenager Desire Doue scored twice, while Achraf Hakimi, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and substitute Senny Mayulu added goals in what became the most one-sided final in the tournament's 70-year history.
The French champions dominated from the start, with Doue setting up Hakimi for the opening goal in the 12th minute. Doue then scored his first goal in the 20th minute through a deflected shot.
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!
The teenager added his second goal after the hour mark, effectively sealing the victory before Kvaratskhelia and young substitute Mayulu completed the rout.
"This means everything. It's our dream. It's incredible. The result is not by magic. I'm happy we did it like this," said PSG midfielder Vitinha.
The victory marks a significant milestone for PSG, coming after more than a decade of investment from their Qatari owners and five years after their only previous final appearance, where they lost to Bayern Munich.
PSG completed a domestic treble with this victory, becoming only the second French club to win Europe's premier competition after Marseille's triumph in 1993.
For manager Luis Enrique, it represents his second Champions League title, following his 2015 success with Barcelona.
"It was the objective since the start of last season to make history. I have felt a really strong connection with the players and the supporters," Luis Enrique told Canal Plus.
This PSG team, rebuilt over the past two years following Kylian Mbappe's departure, has emerged as one of the competition's most impressive sides.
Inter Milan, seeking their first Champions League title since 2010, failed to match PSG's intensity throughout the match. The defeat means they end the season without any trophies, having also missed out on the Serie A title to Napoli.
"PSG absolutely deserved to win this match. We are very disappointed," said Inter coach Simone Inzaghi.
"As a coach I am proud of our campaign, but we're not satisfied with tonight's game. PSG outplayed us. I thanked the players for what they did this season. We won no silverware, but I'm proud."
The match at the Allianz Arena saw PSG take control early, with Vitinha's pass finding Doue, who assisted Hakimi for the opener. Hakimi chose not to celebrate against his former club.
The second goal came from a counter-attack, with Willian Pacho's clearance leading to a sequence involving Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembele, and Doue, whose shot deflected off Federico Dimarco.
Inter's only notable chance came when Marcus Thuram headed wide from a corner in the first half.
The second half saw PSG extend their lead further. Dembele and Vitinha combined to set up Doue for his second goal past goalkeeper Yann Sommer.
Kvaratskhelia added the fourth goal in the 73rd minute after being released by Dembele.
Nineteen-year-old Mayulu completed the scoring in the 86th minute, exchanging passes with Bradley Barcola before finding the net.
The five-goal victory marked the first time a team had scored that many in a European Cup final since Benfica in 1962, cementing PSG's place in football history.
Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!
The teenager added his second goal after the hour mark, effectively sealing the victory before Kvaratskhelia and young substitute Mayulu completed the rout.
"This means everything. It's our dream. It's incredible. The result is not by magic. I'm happy we did it like this," said PSG midfielder Vitinha.
The victory marks a significant milestone for PSG, coming after more than a decade of investment from their Qatari owners and five years after their only previous final appearance, where they lost to Bayern Munich.
For manager Luis Enrique, it represents his second Champions League title, following his 2015 success with Barcelona.
"It was the objective since the start of last season to make history. I have felt a really strong connection with the players and the supporters," Luis Enrique told Canal Plus.
This PSG team, rebuilt over the past two years following Kylian Mbappe's departure, has emerged as one of the competition's most impressive sides.
Inter Milan, seeking their first Champions League title since 2010, failed to match PSG's intensity throughout the match. The defeat means they end the season without any trophies, having also missed out on the Serie A title to Napoli.
"PSG absolutely deserved to win this match. We are very disappointed," said Inter coach Simone Inzaghi.
"As a coach I am proud of our campaign, but we're not satisfied with tonight's game. PSG outplayed us. I thanked the players for what they did this season. We won no silverware, but I'm proud."
The match at the Allianz Arena saw PSG take control early, with Vitinha's pass finding Doue, who assisted Hakimi for the opener. Hakimi chose not to celebrate against his former club.
The second goal came from a counter-attack, with Willian Pacho's clearance leading to a sequence involving Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembele, and Doue, whose shot deflected off Federico Dimarco.
Inter's only notable chance came when Marcus Thuram headed wide from a corner in the first half.
The second half saw PSG extend their lead further. Dembele and Vitinha combined to set up Doue for his second goal past goalkeeper Yann Sommer.
Kvaratskhelia added the fourth goal in the 73rd minute after being released by Dembele.
Nineteen-year-old Mayulu completed the scoring in the 86th minute, exchanging passes with Bradley Barcola before finding the net.
The five-goal victory marked the first time a team had scored that many in a European Cup final since Benfica in 1962, cementing PSG's place in football history.
Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
Top Comment
C
Chinese Wholeseller
73 days ago
A total one sided final. I wanted Barcelona VS PSG in the finals. The only team which had potential to stop PSG was BarcelonaRead allPost comment
Popular from Sports
- Russell Wilson's wife Ciara becomes first descendants of enslaved Africans to receive Benin citizenship under historic new law
- NFL star Tyreek Hill and ex-wife Keeta Vaccaro face every parent’s nightmare as baby Capri rushed to ER, now on the mend
- Patrick Mahomes backed by brother Jackson and family after being benched by coach Andy Reid in preseason
- “We’re proud of each other”: Taylor Swift shared the heartfelt reason for going public with Travis Kelce after years of keeping her relationships private
- What is Georgina Rodriguez's net worth? How much will Cristiano Ronaldo have to pay if they break up?
end of article
Featured in sports
- 'Babar should never have been compared to Kohli' – Former Pakistan cricketer
- Women's World Cup: Thiruvananthapuram set to step in for Bengaluru
- WATCH: Shocking! Corbin Bosch in disbelief as ball hit stumps but bails stay put
- Ind vs Pak in Asia Cup: 'Humare jawaan ghar wapas nahi aate, aur hum cricket khelne chale jaate hain'
- White House to 'definitely' host UFC fight night on 4 July, says Dana White
- WI vs PAK: Babar Azam’s form woes continue in Pakistan’s humbling defeat
International Sports
- How long will the Packers be without Jordan Love after his thumb ligament injury and surgery?
- Caitlin Clark reacts in two-words to Taylor Swift’s big album announcement news, yet again proving she’s the ultimate Swiftie
- Brock Purdy’s wife Jenna shares emotional unseen pregnancy photos after keeping baby news away from spotlight
- Rondale Moore injury update: Vikings receiver out for 2025 season after second straight year-ending knee setback
- 'F*ggot of the Day': Antonio Brown fuels outrage with offensive remark about Vikings’ male cheerleader amid fan controversy
Trending Stories
- 7 Indian-origin global CEOs and how their education shaped their success
- Govt tightens OCI rules: Overseas citizenship holders risk losing status; convictions of 2 years or more will lead to cancellation
- Tyreek Hill, ex Keeta Vaccaro rush baby Capri to ER; now recovering
- Ciara becomes first to receive Benin citizenship under new descendants law
- Surgeries he never performed: Indian-origin Houston doctor agrees to pay over $2 million to settle medical fraud allegations
- A hoax: Truth behind Jessica Radcliffe orca attack incident; here’s what you need to know
- Italian citizenship: Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel hints at possible relocation; reveals why he’s considering moving to Europe
Photostories
- 7 breathtaking and epic viewpoints in the Nilgiris and Kodagu
- Dada Kondke – The Guinness World Record holder who ruled Marathi comedy
- Best hill stations in India for starry nights and mountain vibes, ideal for sky gazers
- 5 cities around the world where food is the only itinerary that matters
- Style lessons to take from Selena Gomez
- 5 things parents can learn from their children
- Tamannaah Bhatia beyond the glamour you ever knew
- What is the right way of cooking rice to reduce starch and retain maximum nutrition
- From Smriti Irani to Rupali Ganguly and others: Top 10 highest-paid TV stars
- Cristiano Ronaldo, Georgina Rodriguez (finally) engaged after 10 years of dating and 5 kids together: All about their unusual blended family
Top Trends
Up Next