The Allianz Arena hosts a heavyweight European finale as Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan collide in the UEFA Champions League final on Saturday night. With history beckoning on both sides, the stakes could not be higher. PSG are chasing their first-ever continental crown to cap a potential treble, while Inter look to salvage a silverware-less season with their fourth title in Europe’s most prestigious competition.
Paris Saint-Germain: Treble within reach for Europe’s great nearly-men
PSG’s transformation since the start of 2025 has been remarkable. From early struggles in the league phase to becoming Europe’s most fluent attacking machine, Luis Enrique’s side have finally shown the mental fortitude to match their talent.
Ligue 1 was wrapped up weeks ago, and the Coupe de France final saw them cruise past Reims. Now, they are 90 minutes from continental glory and an unprecedented French treble.
Their route to Munich has been anything but soft. PSG have conquered daunting away trips to Anfield and the Emirates, outclassed Aston Villa over two legs, and tactically overpowered Arsenal in the semis.
In every knockout tie, they have demonstrated a new-found maturity that has long evaded the Qatari-backed club on this stage.
A curious omen might be on their side: Marseille remain the only French winners of this trophy, and they beat AC Milan in Munich back in 1993. Now PSG, also facing a Milan club in Munich, could repeat history and rewrite their own.
Inter Milan: Wounded warriors with pedigree and purpose
Inter may not arrive in Bavaria with the same momentum, but they possess something PSG do not: European pedigree.
Three-time winners, last finalists in 2023, and veterans of knockout football, Simone Inzaghi’s side have made a habit of disrupting the favourites. After knocking out Bayern and Barcelona in succession, they are one win from redemption.
The Nerazzurri led in 11 of their 14 UCL matches this season, showcasing their knack for control and early dominance. Their tactical rigidity and clinical transitions have brought them to the cusp of glory, even as domestic disappointment looms large.
They fell short in Serie A and lost the Coppa Italia to rivals Milan, but lifting the Champions League would eclipse all that.
