For the first time in their illustrious history, Paris Saint-Germain ascended to the summit of European football in breathtaking style, dismantling Inter Milan 5-0 in what will be remembered as the most dominant UEFA Champions League final performance of all time.
Played under the bright lights of the Allianz Arena in Munich, PSG did not only win but also announced themselves as a true footballing powerhouse.
From the first whistle, Luis Enrique’s men were relentless, showcasing flair, precision, and an unshakable will to seize the one crown that had long eluded them.
By the final whistle, they had not only made history but redefined it, claiming the biggest margin of victory ever recorded in a Champions League final.
The match opened with an electric pace, and within 12 minutes, PSG’s dominance was undeniable. Achraf Hakimi, facing his former club, finished off a swift attack initiated by the dazzling young Desire Doue.
Though he refrained from celebrating out of respect, the statement was already made, PSG had come for glory. Inter, stunned and slow to react, soon found themselves further behind. Ousmane Dembele burst forward with elegance and vision, finding Doue again.
The young star’s shot took a fortunate deflection off Federico Dimarco, but luck alone didn’t define this goal, it was a product of ruthless attacking intent.
Though Marcus Thuram had a golden chance to reduce the deficit before halftime, Inter were lucky to escape into the break trailing by just two. Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia had both missed sitters that could’ve made the score line even more brutal.
The second half began with urgency from the Italian side, but it was PSG who once again stole the spotlight. In the 61st minute, Doue calmly slotted in his second goal of the night, putting the result beyond doubt.
Kvaratskhelia made up for his earlier miss with a beautiful strike for PSG’s fourth, and then teenage sensation Senny Mayulu sealed the night with a dream goal, scoring with just his second touch after coming on as a substitute.
PSG are now kings of Europe, having secured a historic treble, Ligue 1, Coupe de France, and the Champions League, in a season that will be etched forever into club lore.
For Inter Milan, it was a bitter pill to swallow. Chairman Giuseppe Marotta offered a candid reflection post-match, acknowledging that PSG had “outclassed us in every area.”
He praised his team’s overall campaign, especially their hard-fought path to the final, which included victories over Bayern Munich and Barcelona. But on this night, there was no denying their shortcomings.
Despite the crushing defeat, Inter’s leadership reaffirmed their support for manager Simone Inzaghi, who is expected to stay on despite a disappointing end to a once-promising season.
“We congratulate our opponents and move on,” Marotta added, highlighting the professionalism of a club that, though wounded, remains proud.
As the celebrations echoed across Paris and Munich alike, PSG’s historic triumph wasn’t just a win, it was a seismic shift in European football.
No longer chasing shadows of glory, they now bask in it. Their time has come. And with the talent, depth, and ambition they’ve displayed, it may just be the beginning of an era.
