Historic Night: Paris Saint-Germain Claims First Champions League Title in 2025

Historic night for PSG in Munich: Champions League glory

Munich, May 31, 2025 – A historic page has been written in the annals of French football as Paris Saint-Germain achieved their first-ever Champions League title, dominating Inter Milan with a resounding 5-0 victory. Highlighting the match, young star Désiré Doué scored twice and provided an assist, showcasing a collective performance that left the Nerazzurri struggling to find their footing.

PSG’s victorious march to the Champions League title

The night began with an explosive start from PSG as Achraf Hakimi opened the scoring in the 12th minute, expertly assisted by Doué. The French forward quickly followed up with a second goal, further solidifying PSG’s lead. By the 64th minute, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia added to the tally, and the final touch came from Senny Mayulu, sealing a night of jubilation for the Parisians.

From the outset, Luis Enrique’s squad demonstrated unwavering focus and motivation, thwarting any attempts by Inter to pose a challenge. Remarkably, the Italian side failed to register a single shot on target throughout the match, encapsulating PSG’s control.

Player Ratings from PSG vs Inter Milan

1. G. Donnarumma – 6/10

In a game where he faced minimal threats, Donnarumma was largely untested in the first half. His only significant actions came later in the match, where he made a couple of routine saves as PSG cruised to their historic victory.

2. A. Hakimi – 8/10

Hakimi set the tone early with a goal, showcasing his attacking prowess while remaining solid defensively without facing significant threats from Dimarco.

3. Marquinhos – 6.5/10

The PSG captain was influential in set-piece situations and showcased strong defensive capabilities, despite a few shaky moments towards the end of the first half.

4. W. Pacho – 7.5/10

Pacho’s physical presence was vital in defense, and his tenacity was evident during key moments that thwarted Inter’s attempts to break through.

5. N. Mendes – 6.5/10

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Offensively active, Mendes maintained a solid partnership with Kvaratskhelia, providing stability in both attack and defense.

6. Vitinha – 8/10

Vitinha was instrumental in orchestrating play, delivering sharp passes and controlling the midfield, contributing significantly to PSG’s dominance.

7. F. Ruiz – 6.5/10

While not heavily involved, Ruiz made crucial movements off the ball, maintaining the flow of play and supporting his teammates effectively.

8. J. Neves – 7/10

Neves quietly excelled, maintaining perfect passing stats and contributing both defensively and offensively, showcasing his ability to dominate the midfield.

9. D. Doué – 10/10

Doué’s performance was nothing short of spectacular, scoring two goals and providing an assist, establishing himself as the youngest French player to start a Champions League final.

10. O. Dembélé – 8/10

Dembélé was a constant threat, assisting Doué and pushing for a goal himself, contributing significantly to PSG’s attacking efforts.

11. K. Kvaratskhelia – 8.5/10

Kvaratskhelia was pivotal down the left flank, contributing to the build-up of goals and solidifying his defensive responsibilities throughout the match.