Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) etched their name into European football history on May 31, 2025, by clinching their maiden UEFA Champions League title with a resounding 5–0 victory over Inter Milan at Munich’s Allianz Arena. This landmark win not only delivered PSG their long-sought continental crown but also set a record for the largest margin of victory ever seen in a European Cup or Champions League final.
From the first whistle, PSG looked hungry and determined. Achraf Hakimi, facing his former club, opened the scoring in the 12th minute with a precise finish that left Inter’s defense flat-footed. PSG’s relentless attack continued, and by the 20th minute, teenage sensation Désiré Doué doubled their advantage, showcasing composure well beyond his years. The young French midfielder wasn’t done — he struck again in the 63rd minute, becoming the first teenager since Eusébio in 1962 to score a brace in a Champions League final.
As Inter Milan struggled to find answers, PSG pressed on. Georgian star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia added a fourth goal in the 73rd minute, and substitute Senny Mayulu capped off the historic performance with an 87th-minute strike, sealing the 5–0 rout. For his stellar display, Doué was named the official Player of the Match, a fitting tribute to the rising star who played a pivotal role in PSG’s triumph.
This win was monumental for PSG. Founded in 1970, the Parisian club had long been a domestic powerhouse, dominating French football but repeatedly falling short on the European stage. With this victory, they became only the second French club to lift the prestigious trophy, following Marseille’s success in 1993. More impressively, PSG completed a rare continental treble, having already secured the Ligue 1 and Coupe de France titles earlier in the season.
For manager Luis Enrique, the night marked a personal milestone. He became only the second manager in football history, after Pep Guardiola, to win the continental treble with two different clubs, having previously achieved the feat with Barcelona. His tactical acumen and leadership were instrumental in guiding PSG through a campaign filled with challenges and elite opposition.
Off the pitch, celebrations erupted across Paris and beyond. Fans flooded the Champs-Élysées, lighting up the iconic avenue with chants, flares, and flags. However, the night’s jubilant atmosphere was marred by some unrest, with local authorities reporting nearly 300 arrests and several injuries amid clashes and public disturbances.
PSG’s road to the title was paved with moments of brilliance, resilience, and a hunger to finally conquer Europe. With superstars like Kylian Mbappé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and the emerging brilliance of Désiré Doué, PSG’s victory signals not just a one-time success but potentially the dawn of a new era of European dominance.
As the football world reflects on this historic final, one thing is clear: PSG have arrived at the summit of European football, and they did it in emphatic, record-breaking style.
