Inter and PSG clash for the first time in Europe’s premier club competition

PSG will be appearing in just their second Champions League final, having lost their first to German side Bayern Munich in 2020.

For PSG manager, Luis Enrique, it is just the latest chapter in his record of climbing to new highs – first from release by Real Madrid, as a youngster, and then by winning the 2015 title treble at Barcelona as a coach, the club where he also made his name as a player.

Road to the final

PSG, backed by owners Qatar Sports Investments, booked their place in the Champions League final earlier in May. The Paris-based side beat Arsenal 2-1 at the Parc des Princes, winning their semifinal tie with a 3-1 aggregate scoreline.

Inter Milan beat Barcelona 7-6 on aggregate, with the second leg in Italy going to extra time despite the Spanish club leading in injury time in normal time.

How did PSG and Inter fare in their league seasons?

Inter Milan finished second in Serie A in a dramatic final round showdown with Napoli, who began the final day with a one point advantage.

Once Napoli won their final game against Cagliari to seal the league title, Inter’s title charge was over, despite a hard-fought 2-0 win against Como.

PSG were dominant in the 2024-25 Ligue 1 season, wrapping up the domestic title by an incredible 19 points – and that was despite slacking off towards the end of the season with three straight winless matches to end their campaign.

Their last outing, however, was the French Cup final, which resulted in a 3-0 win against Reims last Saturday.

Battle of the French forwards: Dembele vs Thuram

PSG’s gifted French forward, Ousmane Dembele, overcame a slow start to the season to reel off one of the greatest offensive performances in Europe this season.

In 50 appearances this season, the 27-year-old Dembele scored 32 goals – and he was huge part of an incredible 30-match unbeaten league run by PSG.

Inter Milan’s French international Marcus Thuram has netted 18 goals in 52 appearances this season.

Son of Lilian Thuram, a legendary French World Cup winner, Marcus was born in Italy, where his father was representing Parma at the time.

The 27-year-old has scored twice for France in 29 appearances for his country, and has proved a fine foil for Inter’s top scorer this season, Lautaro Martinez.

Where will the final be played

The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League final will take place at the Munich Football Arena.

The 75,000 seat venue, better known as Allianz Arena, is the home of current German Bundesliga winners Bayern Munich.

Have PSG ever played Inter?

This will be the first time that Inter and PSG meet in a competitive fixture.

The teams last played in a preseason friendly on August 1, 2023 at the Japan National Stadium in Tokyo. Inter won the contest 2-1 with Stefano Sensi scoring the game-winner in the 83rd minute.

Team News: PSG

Out: None
Doubtful: None

Enrique has a fully fit squad to choose from, no doubt boosted by the fact that PSG wrapped up the French top flight with six games to spare – thereafter managing the players’ workloads in the run-up to the final.

Team News: Inter Milan

Out: None
Doubtful: Bisseck (knee), Pavard (ankle), Zielinski (muscular).

PSG: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Joao Neves, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz; Kvaratskhelia, Dembele, Barcola.

Inter Milan: Sommer; Pavard, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Lautaro Martinez, Thuram.