Munich, the city where Olympique Marseille famously clinched the Champions League title in 1993, has once again crowned a French champion. In 2025, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) made history by winning their first-ever Champions League trophy in Munich, absolutely demolishing Inter Milan.
It's said that whenever the Champions League final is played in Munich, a new team lifts the coveted trophy. This unwritten rule seemingly held true in 2025. In a one-sided affair, PSG defeated Inter 5-0, adding a new piece of silverware to their cabinet and securing a historic treble for the club.
What PSG couldn't achieve with the likes of Lionel Messi, Neymar, and Kylian Mbappé, they accomplished today with their current squad featuring Dembélé, Hakimi, Vitinha, Kvaratskhelia, and Djédjé Dué. Inter Milan's first shot on target in the entire match came in the 74th minute, by which time PSG had already scored four goals from a series of effective counter-attacks.
Match Dominance and Early Goals
Coach Luis Enrique's tactical approach, emphasizing ball possession and attacking play throughout the tournament, was evident in the final. From the outset, Inter Milan was overwhelmed by PSG's relentless attacks. In the opening 15 minutes, PSG held over 63% possession, creating numerous opportunities. The Parisians took at least two long-range shots within the first 10 minutes, and the breakthrough soon followed.
In the 12th minute, Vitinha's incisive pass sliced through the defense to find Dué in the box. The unmarked winger skillfully received the ball before selflessly setting up Achraf Hakimi, who scored against his former club with a delicate touch. Inter's defensive marking errors once again cost the Italian club dearly.
Just eight minutes later, PSG scored again. Dué, who assisted the previous goal, turned scorer this time. He combined brilliantly with Ousmane Dembélé to orchestrate a fantastic attack. Inter's poor marking was evident once more, allowing Dué space and time to take a shot that deflected off Dimarco's foot and into the near post. The scoreline became 2-0.
Despite falling two goals behind, Inter had some good opportunities from set-pieces but failed to convert any, unable to keep the ball on target on two occasions. PSG also launched strong attacks, attempting to extend their lead, but couldn't find the desired third goal before heading into the tunnel with a 2-0 advantage at halftime.
Second Half Onslaught and Record Victory
The second half began at a slightly slower pace for both teams. Inter Milan repeatedly tried to push forward in pursuit of an equalizer but found themselves stifled by the Parisians' resolute defense. Conversely, PSG delivered a series of clinical counter-attacks, the first of which paid off in the 63rd minute.
Vitinha received the ball from Ousmane Dembélé's back-heel pass and delivered a perfectly weighted assist. Kvaratskhelia's first-touch shot beat Yann Sommer at the near post, extending PSG's lead to 3-0. Exactly ten minutes later, PSG found the net again, with Dembélé providing another assist, setting up Khvicha Kvaratskhelia for an easy finish on a counter-attack.
Bradley Barcola missed an incredible opportunity in the 81st minute, which could have further increased PSG's lead, but it didn't ultimately matter. In the 86th minute, from Barcola's pass, Seny Mayulu scored the final goal, securing a historic 5-0 victory for PSG. This dominant win marks the largest margin of victory in a Champions League final, firmly establishing Paris Saint-Germain as the new king of European football.
