The years of waiting are finally over for Paris Saint-Germain. In a historic night, they secured their first-ever Champions League title with a stunning 5-0 hammering of Inter in the final, finally delivering on years of ambition and overcoming their notorious European jinx. The 13th time proved to be the charm after 12 consecutive knockout qualifications ended in disappointment.
Luis Enrique’s team was in truly dominant form from the opening whistle, sweeping aside Inter with a “swashbuckling” performance. The young Désiré Doué was the star of the show, bagging two goals before halftime that effectively sealed Inter’s fate and showcased his remarkable composure on the biggest stage.
The second half saw no let-up, as PSG continued to pour forward. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia added a fourth, and substitute Senny Mayulu completed the rout with a fifth goal, marking the widest margin of victory in a Champions League final. For Inter, who had been on course for a treble, this was a profoundly humiliating and heartbreaking defeat.
The profound emotion displayed by the PSG players and fans, particularly during the touching tribute to Luis Enrique’s late daughter, underscored the immense significance of this long-awaited triumph. PSG’s tactical superiority, featuring fluid attacking movements and a fierce press, cemented their place as the new champions of Europe.
