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Paris Saint-Germain stunned the football world with a breathtaking 5-0 demolition of Inter Milan in the Champions League final in Munich. On a night destined to be remembered for generations, PSG secured their first-ever European crown in ruthless, dominant fashion, delivering a performance that signaled the arrival of a new continental powerhouse.
The opening minutes set the tone. Achraf Hakimi, once an Inter player, broke the deadlock with a clinical finish after a flowing team move. Minutes later, Désiré Doué, just 19 years old, made it 2-0 after a deflection wrong-footed the keeper. It was the beginning of a nightmarish evening for the Italian side, who never found a way to disrupt PSG’s rhythm or contain their speed.
Inter Milan entered the game with their familiar 3-5-2 setup, a system that had served them well through the competition. But from kickoff, it was clear they were outmatched. PSG’s midfield trio of Vitinha, Fabián Ruiz, and the electric Doué overwhelmed Inter’s engine room. They broke lines, won second balls, and transitioned with precision and purpose. Meanwhile, Ousmane Dembélé wreaked havoc from wide and central areas, constantly pulling Inter’s backline out of shape.
As the second half began, Inter needed a response. But instead of resilience, they offered resistance that quickly crumbled. Doué struck again with a composed finish after more sharp work from Vitinha. The third goal killed any hopes of a comeback and underlined the sheer tactical superiority of the French side.
PSG were far from done. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia joined the party with a strike that punished Inter’s lack of defensive structure, and with just minutes left, teenager Senny Mayulu put the icing on the cake. It was an emphatic, merciless display that left no doubt about who deserved to be champions.
The win marked a turning point in PSG’s story. For years, they chased Champions League glory with some of the biggest names in world football, but always fell short. This time, under Luis Enrique, they relied on balance, cohesion, and a blend of seasoned stars and hungry youth. The result? The most one-sided final in modern history and a statement that PSG are no longer pretenders—they are rulers of Europe.
For Inter Milan, it was a brutal end to what had been a strong campaign. Their system and discipline had taken them far, but on this night, they met a team operating at another level. They now face an off-season of reflection, potential restructuring, and questions about whether this squad can evolve to meet the demands of modern elite football.
PSG’s victory wasn’t just about goals and tactics—it was about vision. A vision of what a modern club can be when it stops chasing names and starts building identity. They’ve reached the mountaintop. Now the challenge will be staying there.