The stage is set for one of the most eagerly awaited nights in European football as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) prepare to face Inter Milan in the 2025 UEFA Champions League final tonight at the Allianz Arena in Munich.
This year’s final promises to be historic for multiple reasons. It marks the first UEFA Champions League final since 2004 without a team from England, Spain, or Germany, highlighting a significant shift in European club football dynamics. Adding to the excitement is the fact that PSG and Inter Milan have never met in a competitive European fixture before, creating an air of novelty and anticipation among fans worldwide.
PSG, under the guidance of Spanish coach Luis Enrique, are chasing their elusive first-ever Champions League title. Despite coming close in recent years, the prestigious trophy has remained out of reach. Their last final appearance was in 2020 in Lisbon, where they suffered a narrow defeat to Bayern Munich, a match decided by a late goal from Kingsley Coman, a former PSG player. That heartbreak has only fueled the French club’s determination to finally secure European glory.
The Parisians have had an impressive season following the departure of their star player Kylian Mbappe. They have already clinched Ligue 1, the Coupe de France, and the Trophée des Champions, putting them on the brink of a historic quadruple. Luis Enrique’s side have shown remarkable consistency and mental strength throughout the campaign, having eliminated three of the four English teams in the competition Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Arsenal.
Luis Enrique has stressed his team’s readiness for the occasion, emphasizing their growing experience in high-stakes matches. “This is a team that has quietly become used to playing finals. These are situations we’ve been in and experienced before, so yes, mental resilience and motivation are important, but we are accustomed to this,” Enrique stated during the pre-match press conference.
PSG arrive in Munich with a full-strength squad, an advantage that will be crucial against a formidable Inter Milan side. The Italian club, coached by Simone Inzaghi, has demonstrated remarkable resilience and balance between attack and defense throughout the tournament. After knocking out European giants Bayern Munich and Barcelona on their way to the final, Inter have shown they belong at this level.
Simone Inzaghi highlighted his team’s journey and confidence ahead of the final: “We fully deserved to be here. From the very first matchday, we showed great desire, facing top-class opposition like Manchester City, Arsenal, Bayer Leverkusen, RB Leipzig, Barcelona, and Bayern Munich. We have been clinical and consistent and are now just one step away from the ultimate prize.”
Inter Milan are making their first Champions League final appearance since the 2022-23 season, where they narrowly lost to Manchester City. The Nerazzurri will be eager to add to their three previous Champions League trophies, reigniting their place among Europe’s elite clubs.
The team will be without Joaquin Correa and Valentin Carboni, but the rest of the squad is available and ready to take on PSG. Inter’s path to the final was marked by grit and determination, characteristics that have earned them the respect of fans and analysts alike.
As the 75,000-seat Allianz Arena fills with passionate supporters and millions more tune in from across the globe, a new chapter in European football history is about to be written. The defending champions and record holders, Real Madrid, will watch from afar as PSG and Inter Milan battle it out for the prestigious UEFA Champions League trophy.
Tonight, football fans everywhere will witness a thrilling contest that transcends borders and brings the sport’s finest talents together in a grand celebration of the beautiful game. Whether PSG finally lifts the trophy that has eluded them for so long or Inter Milan adds a fourth Champions League crown to their storied history, one thing is certain: this will be a final to remember.
