Paris Saint-Germain finally laid their Champions League demons to rest with a breathtaking 5–0 thrashing of Inter Milan in the 2025 UEFA Champions League final.
The Parisian giants dominated from start to finish at the Allianz Arena, delivering a masterclass in pressing, pace, and precision to claim their first-ever European crown. The result also marks the most emphatic margin of victory in a Champions League final since the competition’s rebranding in 1992.
Lightning Start from PSG
Achraf Hakimi fired PSG ahead in the 12th minute with a cool finish against his former side, choosing not to celebrate out of respect. Just minutes later, breakout star Désiré Doué doubled the lead with a blistering counter-attack, racing from midfield before slotting past Inter keeper Yann Sommer.
Inter Milan, who had been touted as slight favourites after an impressive campaign, looked stunned. PSG’s high press and tactical fluidity left them with little room to operate. Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martínez were largely anonymous under the suffocating pressure from Luis Enrique’s well-drilled side.
Doué Shines Brightest
Désiré Doué was the standout performer on the night. The 19-year-old midfielder not only scored but played a key role in dictating tempo and breaking Inter’s lines. His second goal in the 58th minute – a composed finish after another blistering move – all but sealed the trophy for the Ligue 1 champions.
PSG added two more goals before full-time, with Kylian Mbappé and Vitinha joining the party as the Parisian faithful erupted in celebration.
Statistical Supremacy
PSG’s Champions League campaign has been one of pure dominance. They led the knockout rounds in every major offensive category: most goals (24), most shots (172), highest xG (20.1), and highest possession (62%).
“This was the culmination of months of work and belief,” said an emotional Luis Enrique post-match. “I’m proud of every player.”
Inter Left Reeling
For Inter Milan, it was a night to forget. Having chased a potential treble just weeks ago, they now end the season trophyless. Midfielder Nicolò Barella said the defeat “almost cancels out everything we achieved this season,” while manager Simone Inzaghi admitted, “We were second best in every area. Paris deserved this.”
Luis Enrique Enters the History Books
With this victory, Luis Enrique becomes just the second manager in history—after Pep Guardiola—to win the treble twice with two different clubs. His previous treble came with Barcelona in the 2014–15 season.
PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi hailed the win as a “dream come true,” not just for the club but for French football as a whole.
Next up, PSG will face Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Super Cup on August 13 in Udine, Italy.
