Article written and published by Victor Sakou, independent journalist based in Philadelphia.
The long-awaited day is finally here. On Saturday, *May 31, 2025, the *Allianz Arena in Munich will host a historic UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan — two giants facing each other for the very first time on this stage.
PSG Chasing a Historic Treble
Under the leadership of Luis Enrique, PSG has restructured its squad following the departures of Neymar and Mbappé. The French champions have built a young, dynamic and balanced team featuring standout talents like *Bradley Barcola, **Randal Kolo Muani, **Warren Zaïre-Emery, **Ousmane Dembélé, and *Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
PSG’s Road to the Final:
Round of 16: Win over Liverpool on penalties
Quarterfinals: Narrow victory over Aston Villa (5–4 on aggregate)
Semifinals: Double win over Arsenal (1–0 in the first leg, 2–1 in the second)
With both the Ligue 1 and French Cup already secured, PSG now aims for an unprecedented continental treble — a first for any French club.
Inter Milan: Discipline and Experience
Two years after losing the final to Manchester City, Inter Milan returns to the big stage determined to go all the way. Simone Inzaghi has shaped a resilient and tactical side, capable of handling any opponent.
Inter’s Road to the Final:
Group Stage: Only one loss, to Leverkusen
Round of 16: Controlled win over Feyenoord
Quarterfinals: Big battle won against Bayern Munich (4–3 aggregate)
Semifinals: Epic showdown against FC Barcelona (7–6 aggregate)
Key Players for Inter Milan:
Lautaro Martínez, captain and clinical finisher
Marcus Thuram, powerful French striker
Federico Dimarco, left-back with attacking flair and precision
A Final with Everything at Stake
*For PSG: It’s the chance to win their *first-ever UEFA Champions League title, the crown jewel of their Qatari-backed project.
*For Inter Milan: It’s the opportunity to claim a *fourth European title and reclaim their place among Europe’s elite.
Kickoff is scheduled for 9:00 PM (local time) in Munich. In Paris, the Eiffel Tower will light up in support of PSG — a national symbol backing a historic night.
Who Will Be Crowned Champion?
Will PSG make history? Will Inter Milan rise again?
Let us know in the comments: Who do you think will lift the Champions League trophy tonight?
