Inter’s European dream came crashing down in the most brutal fashion, as Paris Saint-Germain stormed to a 5-0 victory in Munich to lift their first-ever Champions League trophy and complete a historic Treble. It was total domination from the French champions, who dismantled Simone Inzaghi’s side with flair, pace, and a level of intensity the Nerazzurri simply couldn’t match.
At the heart of PSG’s triumph was teenage sensation Warren Zaïre-Emery Doué, who netted twice and dictated play with remarkable maturity. It was a masterclass from Luis Enrique’s men, capping off a season that will be remembered not only for its silverware, but for its emotional resonance: exactly five years after the tragic loss of his daughter Xana, Enrique fulfilled his promise of building something unforgettable. He becomes only the second manager in history—after Pep Guardiola—to win a Treble with two different clubs.
The match was one-sided from the outset. PSG pressed high, circulated the ball effortlessly, and suffocated Inter’s midfield. The opener came in the 10th minute via Achraf Hakimi, finishing off a silky move involving Vitinha and Doué. Just ten minutes later, Doué added his name to the scoresheet with a strike that deflected off Dimarco, doubling the lead and killing any early momentum Inter hoped to build.
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The Italian side never truly responded. A Thuram header over the bar was their only real chance in a first half where their usual leaders—Lautaro, Barella, Calhanoglu, and Mkhitaryan—were invisible. What followed was a total collapse, uncharacteristic for an Inter side known for structure and discipline.
Things went from bad to worse in the second half. A forced substitution saw Bisseck come on and then hobble off again due to injury, throwing the Nerazzurri into further disarray. In the 63rd minute, Doué struck again to make it 3-0 and effectively seal the match. Kvaratskhelia and Mayulu added insult to injury, rounding out a five-star performance for a PSG team at the peak of its powers.
For Inter, it’s the bitter end to a trophyless season. After falling short in Serie A, Coppa Italia, and Supercoppa Italiana, the Champions League final was their last shot at silverware—only to end in humiliation. Following last year’s semifinal exit, this devastating defeat could mark the end of the Simone Inzaghi era, as the coach leaves Munich with serious questions about his future on the bench.
