UEFA Champions League Final: Paris Saint-Germain vs Inter Milan – Kick-Off, Team News, and Predicted Lineups

The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League season concludes on Saturday, May 31, as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) face Inter Milan at the Allianz Arena in Munich. Kick-off is scheduled for 9:00 PM local time (19:00 GMT).

Road to the Final

PSG secured their place in the final with a 3–1 aggregate victory over Arsenal in the semi-finals. Under the guidance of manager Luis Enrique, the French champions have showcased a dynamic and youthful squad, aiming to clinch their first-ever Champions League title.

Inter Milan reached the final after a dramatic 7–6 aggregate win over Barcelona, with Davide Frattesi scoring the decisive goal. This marks Inter’s first Champions League final appearance since 2023, as they seek to add a fourth European title to their history.

Team News and Predicted Lineups

Paris Saint-Germain (4-3-3):

  • Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma
  • Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, Willian Pacho, Nuno Mendes
  • Midfielders: João Neves, Vitinha, Fabián Ruiz
  • Forwards: Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia

Luis Enrique’s side boasts a blend of experience and youth, with Dembélé leading the attack, having scored 33 goals in all competitions this season. The midfield trio of Neves, Vitinha, and Ruiz provides stability and creativity, while the defense is anchored by Marquinhos and the promising Pacho.

Inter Milan (3-5-2):

  • Goalkeeper: Yann Sommer
  • Defenders: Francesco Acerbi, Yann Bisseck, Alessandro Bastoni
  • Midfielders: Denzel Dumfries, Nicolò Barella, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Carlos Augusto
  • Forwards: Marcus Thuram, Lautaro Martínez

Simone Inzaghi’s Inter side combines tactical discipline with attacking prowess. Captain Lautaro Martínez, Inter’s all-time leading European scorer, is expected to return from a hamstring injury to partner Thuram up front. The midfield features the experienced Mkhitaryan and the dynamic Barella, while the defense is marshaled by veteran Acerbi.UEFA.com

Historical Context

This final marks PSG’s second appearance in a Champions League final, having lost to Bayern Munich in 2020. A victory would see them become only the second French club to win the competition, following Marseille’s triumph in 1993.

Inter Milan aim to secure their fourth European Cup, with previous wins in 1964, 1965, and 2010. A win would also make them the first Italian club since 2010 to lift the trophy.

Match Coverage

The final will be broadcast live across various networks worldwide. Fans can also follow live updates and analysis through official UEFA channels and sports news outlets.

As anticipation builds, football enthusiasts await a thrilling contest between two of Europe’s elite clubs, each vying for continental glory.

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