Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) is poised to make history as they prepare to face Inter Milan in the 2025 UEFA Champions League final on Saturday, 31 May, at Munich’s Allianz Arena. This marks PSG’s second appearance in a Champions League final, following their 2020 loss to Bayern Munich at the same venue .
Under the guidance of manager Luis Enrique, PSG has undergone a significant transformation, shifting from a star-studded lineup featuring Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappé to a cohesive unit emphasizing youth and teamwork. Key players like Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Achraf Hakimi have been instrumental in this evolution .
In their semi-final clash against Arsenal, PSG secured a 3-1 aggregate victory. Goals from Fabián Ruiz and Achraf Hakimi in the second leg ensured their progression to the final . Goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma’s exceptional performances, including pivotal saves against Liverpool in the quarter-finals, have been crucial to PSG’s success .
Inter Milan, led by Simone Inzaghi, reached the final after a dramatic semi-final against Barcelona, winning in extra time following consecutive 3-3 draws . Striker Lautaro Martínez has been a standout performer, achieving his first Champions League hat-trick in a 3-0 victory over Monaco and becoming the first player to score in five consecutive matches for Inter in the competition .
The upcoming final is notable for being the first since 2004 without representation from English, Spanish, or German clubs . For PSG, a victory would not only secure their first Champions League title but also complete a historic continental treble, having already clinched the Ligue 1 title and set to contest the Coupe de France final a week prior .
Kick-off is scheduled for 8:00 PM UK time, with live coverage expected on TNT Sports and Amazon Prime Video
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