Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan will battle to be crowned ‘Kings of Europe’ when they meet in the UEFA Champions League Final, set for the Bayern Munich Arena on the evening of Saturday 31 May 2025.
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Match background
While Inter Milan have excelled in this new format of the tournament since the League Phase – finishing fourth on the log and suffering just once defeat from their initial eight matches – Paris Saint-Germain struggled initially and only came home in 15th place, necessitating an extra round of playoff action for the men from the French capital.
They duly overcame fellow Ligue 1 side Brest 10-0 in aggregate, before becoming the ‘Premier League Slayers’, as they overcame Liverpool (4-1 on penalties after a 1-1 aggregate draw), Aston Villa (5-4 on aggregate) and Arsenal (3-1 on aggregate) to reach the Champions League final for the second time (their first was in 2020, when they were beaten 1-0 by Bayern Munich).
Inter, after their strong showing in the League Phase, defeated Feyenoord 4-1 on aggregate in the round of 16, and Bayern Munich 4-3 in the quarterfinals. The Nerazzurri then had an epic, all-time-great semifinal against Barcelona, ultimately triumphing 7-6 on aggregate for one of the best Champions League knockout ties in history.
Inter will return to final for the first time since 2023 (when they were beaten 1-0 by Manchester City) and are targeting a fourth Champions League/European Cup title, adding to their triumphs in 1964, 1965 and 2010.
What the teams are saying
Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique on the threat posed by Inter Milan:
“It’s their second final in three years. They’re ready. They’ve not made too many changes to their side. It’s a team that dominates from set pieces. [The semifinal against Barcelona] was a game that swung both ways. It was clear that they had more experience; not just in terms of age. It’s up to us to arrive at the final in the right frame of mind.”
Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi on reaching a second final in the space of two years:
“We had some problems but, with heart, we went over every obstacle. We tried to play it with the qualities we have. After the first leg [against Barcelona], we had the game plan in mind, but without the sacrifice and the help of all of us together, you can’t do it. Well done guys – they deserve this final.”
Players to watch
Paris Saint-Germain – Achraf Hakimi
The Moroccan fullback has become a key member of this PSG team, as he continues to provide pace and drive down the right flank, as well as excellent set piece delivery and crossing, all while becoming a very sound defensive player in his one-on-one battles and sense of positioning. If Hakimi can have a great game in the final, Paris could be on their way to a first Champions League title.
Inter Milan – Denzel Dumfries
The Dutch defender was an unlikely hero in the semifinal tie against Barcelona, providing a constant threat down the right flank, while also mostly shutting down winger Raphinha. Dumfries will aim to keep up his great form in this final, as Inter Milan look to win the Champions League for a fourth time.
Head-to-head
In head-to-head stats, this will be the first competitive meeting of PSG and Inter Milan. The French side has faced Italian opposition 25 times in their history, putting up a record of six wins, nine draws and 10 defeats. The Nerazzurri’s record against French opposition is played 24, won nine, drawn nine, lost six.
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Broadcast details
Saturday 31 May
21:00: Paris Saint-Germain v Inter Milan – LIVE on SuperSport Grandstand, SuperSport Premier League, SuperSport Football Plus, SuperSport Maximo 1 and SuperSport Maximo 2
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GOtv Broadcast details
Saturday 31 May
21:00: Paris Saint-Germain v Inter Milan – LIVE on SuperSport GOtv Football Plus