Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have finally conquered Europe, securing their first-ever UEFA Champions League title in spectacular fashion with a commanding 5-0 win over Inter Milan at Munich’s Allianz Arena on Saturday night.
Luis Enrique’s side, having dazzled throughout the knockout stages, delivered their most dominant performance in the final, outplaying the Serie A runners-up with pace, fluidity, and youthful brilliance.
The emphatic victory not only sets a new record for the largest winning margin in a Champions League final but also cements Enrique’s legacy as one of the game’s elite tacticians.
Teen Talent Takes Centre Stage
It was teenage sensation Désiré Doué who stole the spotlight. The 19-year-old French midfielder played a decisive role in three of PSG’s five goals, setting the tone from the outset.
Just 12 minutes in, he combined brilliantly with Vitinha before squaring the ball across the box for Achraf Hakimi to tap into an empty net. The Moroccan full-back, who has now scored in every round of the knockout stage, gave PSG the perfect start.
Doué then doubled the lead just eight minutes later. Latching onto a loose ball at the edge of the area, his driven half-volley deflected off Federico Dimarco and left goalkeeper Yann Sommer with no chance.
In doing so, Doué became only the third teenager to score in a Champions League final, further underlining his growing reputation on Europe’s biggest stage.
Inter Milan attempted to find a way back, but PSG’s compact and disciplined defence limited their threat. Their most promising moments came from aerial deliveries, although headers from Francesco Acerbi and Marcus Thuram failed to find the target.
Ruthless in the Second Half
Any hopes of a second-half comeback were dashed when Doué netted his second of the night in the 63rd minute, once again assisted by the composed Vitinha. The midfielder’s perfectly timed through-ball allowed Doué to finish calmly into the bottom corner.
PSG continued to exploit Inter’s defensive vulnerabilities. In the 72nd minute, Ousmane Dembélé, returning to the starting line-up after missing the second leg of the semi-final, picked out Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, who lifted the ball over Sommer with a clinical strike.
The final flourish came courtesy of PSG’s academy graduate Senny Mayulu. The 18-year-old capped off a memorable night in the 86th minute, receiving a pass from Bradley Barcola and firing in off the underside of the crossbar to seal a 5–0 victory.
Luis Enrique’s Perfect Record
For manager Luis Enrique, this triumph adds another highlight to an already impressive career. The Spaniard has now won all eight major club finals he has managed, including domestic titles with both Barcelona and PSG.
This latest victory completes a continental treble for PSG by securing Ligue 1, the Coupe de France, and the Champions League, echoing Enrique’s 2015 success with Barcelona.
Aside from a two-legged Supercopa defeat in 2016, Enrique’s record in finals remains impeccable. His tactical expertise and ability to bring out the best in young players have transformed PSG’s identity on the European stage.
A New Era for PSG
Qatari-owned PSG have become only the second French club to lift European football’s most prestigious trophy, joining Marseille, who triumphed in 1993.
Even more remarkable is that they achieved this with a starting eleven averaging just 25.3 years of age, signalling the dawn of a new era of dominance.
With talents such as Doué, Mayulu, and others stepping up on the biggest stage, this Parisian project, once known for big-name signings, now boasts a sustainable homegrown core.
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