Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan are set to face off in an epic showdown for Europe’s most coveted club trophy. With Munich’s Allianz Arena serving as the backdrop for this high-stakes clash, the 2024–25 UEFA Champions League final is shaping up to be a thrilling spectacle, as both teams prepare to go all out.
Despite Kylian Mbappe’s departure at the start of the season, PSG are enjoying one of their best years yet. Having already secured the Ligue 1 and Coupe de France titles, they now have a chance to make history with the first-ever treble for a French club. Under head coach Luis Enrique and with Ousmane Dembele emerging as their standout star, the Parisians are poised to claim their first Champions League trophy in history after a dominant semifinal victory over Arsenal.
On the other side, Inter Milan arrive after a dramatic victory over FC Barcelona, one of the tournament favorites. Finishing in the top 8 of the league phase, the Italian side has been one of the most consistent teams in this year’s Champions League, with Lautaro Martinez sitting 5th on the tournament’s top scorer list with 9 goals in 13 appearances.
The stage is set for a thrilling encounter, with two teams boasting very different playing styles, guided by managers Simone Inzaghi and Luis Enrique. Inter have conceded just 11 goals, making them the 4th-best defensive team in the competition (6 of those came against Barcelona). Meanwhile, PSG have scored the second-most goals with 33. Given these stats and the way both teams have reached the final, this match is shaping up to be one of the most exciting of the season.
Inter, PSG, and the chance for redemption after lost finals
Looking at the history of both clubs, Inter Milan are the more traditional powerhouse, with a rich history in European competition. PSG, on the other hand, have firmly established themselves in the modern era’s European elite. Yet both teams share something in common: a chance to redeem themselves after a heartbreaking final defeat.
For Inter, the 2022–23 season was supposed to be their end to a Champions League drought that dates back to 2009–10. However, they were stunned by Manchester City, who edged them out 1–0. For PSG, their first-ever final in the 2019–20 season saw them fall 1–0 to Bayern Munich in a tense matchup.
Inter hold three Champions League titles to their name, while PSG are still searching for their first. Despite the difference in trophy counts, both teams will be eager to redeem their previous heartbreaks and lift the European trophy in Munich.
Projected lineups for Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan
Paris Saint-Germain’s projected lineup (4-3-3): Gianluigi Donnarumma; Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes; João Neves, Vitinha, Fabián Ruiz; Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Head coach: Luis Enrique.
Inter Milan’s projected lineup (3-5-2): Yann Sommer; Yann Aurel Bisseck, Francesco Acerbi, Alessandro Bastoni; Denzel Dumfries, Nicolò Barella, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Federico Dimarco; Marcus Thuram, Lautaro Martínez.
Head coach: Simone Inzaghi.