PSG beat Inter Milan to lift their first-ever UEFA Champions League title
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) players and staff celebrating their win after they beat Inter Milan in the Uefa Champions League Final 2025 at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany on May 31, 2025. Photo/PSG
MUNICH, Germany
Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) delivered a masterclass in football, securing their first-ever UEFA Champions League title with a resounding 5-0 victory over Inter Milan at the Allianz Arena on May 31, 2025.
The Goal Fest Unfolds:
12' – Achraf Hakimi: The former Inter defender opened the scoring, finishing a slick move initiated by Vitinha and Désiré Doué.
20' – Désiré Doué: The 19-year-old doubled the lead, his shot deflecting off Federico Dimarco to leave Yann Sommer helpless.
63' – Doué Again: Doué showcased his prowess, slotting home after a clever back-heel from Ousmane Dembélé.
73' – Khvicha Kvaratskhelia: The Georgian winger added a fourth, calmly finishing a one-on-one opportunity.
87' – Senny Mayulu: The 18-year-old substitute capped the rout, scoring just minutes after coming on.
In the aftermath, Arsenal supporters found solace in their earlier performances against PSG. Having defeated PSG 2-0 in the group stage and narrowly losing 1-0 in the semi-finals, Arsenal fans took to social media to highlight their team's relative success: *
“We beat the champions in the group stage. That makes us the real winners, right?”* – @GunnerLogic
While football isn't decided by transitive victories, the Gunners' performances against PSG were commendable. In the group stage, Arsenal secured a 2-0 win at the Emirates Stadium, with goals from Kai Havertz and Bukayo Saka.
In the semi-finals, they held PSG to a tight contest, ultimately falling 1-0.
PSG's emphatic victory cements their place atop European football. For Arsenal, their strong showings against the new champions provide a foundation of optimism. As the football world celebrates PSG's triumph, Arsenal fans can take pride in their team's progress and look forward to future campaigns with renewed hope.