PSG destroys Inter Milan to clinch first-ever Champions League title in historic final
French Giants End 54-Year Wait with Record-Breaking Win Over Inter Milan in Wembley Masterclass
Celebrations erupted across Paris as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) finally lifted the UEFA Champions League trophy for the first time in their 54-year history.
PSG stunned Inter Milan with a record breaking 5-0 victory in the final, not only securing their first ever champions league title, but doing so with the largest margin of victory in Champions League final history surpassing Real Madrid’s 4–1 win over Juventus in 2017.
The Parisian side had reached the final only once before, in 2020, where they fell short to Bayern Munich.
That defeat haunted the club for years, despite domestic dominance and heavy investment from Qatari ownership since 2011. With global superstars and one of Europe’s most expensive squads, the pressure to deliver European glory had reached boiling point.
First half stat
The game started with electric intensity. It took just 12 minutes for Achraf Hakimi, a former Inter Milan player, to fire PSG into the lead with a composed finish from inside the box. Hakimi, who won Serie A with Inter in 2021, showed no signs of holding back against his former side.
Then came 19-year-old Désiré Doué, whose deflected shot in the 19th minute wrong-footed Inter’s goalkeeper Yann Sommer and gave PSG a commanding two-goal lead.
Tactical Brilliance Meets Youthful Flair
PSG manager Luis Enrique, a Champions League winner with Barcelona in 2015, masterminded the win with a perfect blend of experience and youthful experience.
His decision to start Doué and kvaratskhelia paid off as they completely outplayed Inter’s defense.
Meanwhile, Inter Milan appearing in their 11th European Cup/Champions League final and aiming for their fourth title were left chasing shadows.
Their last Champions League triumph came in 2010 under José Mourinho, and this latest outing highlighted how far the gap had widened between the two sides.
Second-Half Domination
After the break, PSG picked up where they left off. Doué netted again in the 63rd minute, becoming the first teenager to score brace in a champions league final. It was a moment that confirmed his arrival on the global stage.
Just minutes later, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, PSG’s blockbuster signing from Napoli, made it 4–0.
The Georgian winger became the first player from Georgia to score in a UCL final, making history for his nation.
In the 85th minute, 17-year-old Senny Mayulu, a product of PSG’s academy, came off the bench and tapped in the fifth goal—sealing a historic night.
Mayulu became the youngest scorer ever in a Champions League final, breaking a record previously held by Patrick Kluivert.
Youngest Goal Scorers in the Champions League Final (Squawka)
- Patrick Kluivert (18Y 10M 23D)
- Senny Mayulu (19Y 14D)
- Carlos Alberto (19Y 5M 15D)
- Désiré Doué (19Y 11M 28D)
- Lars Ricken (20Y 10M 18D)
- Vini Jr (21Y 10M 16D)
- Lionel Messi (21Y 11M 3D)
Historic Stats & Context:
• This is PSG first Champions league title after 13 consecutive appearances in the competition.
• 5–0 is the largest margin in UCL final history.
• This is Inter Milan’s heaviest defeat in a European final.
• This is also the first time a team kept a clean sheet and scored 5 goals in a final.
• PSG fielded three teenagers, all of whom contributed directly to goals an unprecedented feat in modern finals.
A New Era for PSG
After years of near-misses, PSG finally banished their Champions League demons. Their transformation from a mid-table Ligue 1 side in the 1990s to European champions is a testament to their ambition and persistence.
For Inter Milan, it was a harsh reminder of how ruthless the top level of European football can be.
As the final whistle blew and captain Marquinhos lifted the trophy, the moment symbolized more than just a victory. It was the end of a long journey and the beginning of a new era for Paris Saint-Germain.
