PSG claim maiden Champions League title with historic 5–0 demolition of Inter

Paris Saint-Germain are finally European champions. In a landmark night at the Allianz Arena, the French giants dismantled Inter 5–0 to lift their first UEFA Champions League trophy and etch their name into history with the biggest winning margin ever recorded in a final.

A complete team triumph under Luis Enrique

PSG approached the final with tactical clarity and emotional composure. Under the guidance of Luis Enrique, they executed a game plan that suffocated Inter’s rhythm, denied them space, and forced turnovers in critical zones. From the opening minutes, the French champions dictated tempo and intensity, building a two-goal lead within the first 20 minutes and never looking back.

Désiré Doué announces himself on the biggest stage

Désiré Doué, just 19, was electric throughout the final. The French prodigy carved open Inter’s defence with a penetrating run down the left that led to the opener and then added a composed second goal of his own. Having broken into the starting XI in the latter part of the season, his rise culminated with a performance of maturity and flair on Europe’s grandest stage.

Inter unravel under sustained pressure

Despite eliminating Bayern Munich and Barcelona en route to the final, Inter failed to assert themselves in Munich. Their trademark vertical structure collapsed under PSG’s high press and compact midfield wall. Coach Simone Inzaghi made tactical changes but none could wrest control back. By the time PSG’s third goal arrived, Inter were no longer in contention.

Kvaratskhelia and midfield balance key to PSG’s dominance

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, signed in January, added width and unpredictability to PSG’s attack, while the midfield trio orchestrated transitions with precision. The French side’s evolution from a star-centric model to a system-led collective was apparent in every phase of play—from pressing triggers to positional rotations.

A triumph built on structure, not superstardom

This title marks more than a first for PSG; it signals a structural shift. Their Champions League run was not powered by individual stardust but by cohesion, tactical literacy, and adaptability. Defensive resilience was as critical as their attacking fluidity. The five goals in the final were merely the outward face of a deeper transformation.

Legacy night: first title, record scoreline

With this result, PSG not only lifted their maiden Champions League trophy but also delivered the largest winning margin in final history. The 2025 triumph stands as a watershed moment for the club—proof that long-term planning, smart recruitment, and tactical evolution can finally bring continental glory to Paris.