On Saturday night in Munich, Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain will meet in a Champions League final that pits two vastly different footballing ideologies against each other.
It may not be the blockbuster some expected, but it’s arguably the most intriguing final in years, one that’s almost impossible to predict.
PSG, once labelled underachievers in Europe, are now one game away from completing a historic treble. Under Luis Enrique, they’ve shed their superstar dependency and evolved into a balanced, dynamic team,overcoming Liverpool, Arsenal, and Aston Villa along the way.
They enter this final in form, full of belief, and with the chance to win their first ever Champions League title.
Inter Milan return to the final for the second time in three years, this time hungrier and wiser. Simone Inzaghi’s side may not dazzle, but their tactical control and ability to manage games have carried them past Bayern and Barcelona.
Though they’ve fallen short in domestic competitions, lifting the Champions League would define their season.
Both squads are nearly full strength, with Lautaro Martinez and Ousmane Dembélé expected to play key roles. Inter will aim to stifle and control, while PSG will look to open the game up with pace and width. History also adds intrigue: every Champions League final played in Munich has produced a first-time winner, a statistic PSG will hope continues.
Whether it’s the culmination of PSG’s long quest or Inter’s return to the summit, this final promises tension, tactics, and a defining night for one of Europe’s elite.
Paris Saint-Germain possible starting lineup:
Donnarumma, Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes, Joao Neves, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz, Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia
Inter Milan possible starting lineup:
Sommer, Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco, Thuram, Martinez
