PSG crushes Inter Milan 5-0, claims first Champions League title

In a dominant performance at Munich Arena, French giants Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defeated Italian club Inter Milan 5-0 in the Champions League final — marking the largest winning margin ever recorded in the history of the competition’s final.

Goals for PSG came from Hakimi in the 12th minute, Desire Doue in the 20th and 63rd minutes, Kvaratskhelia in the 73rd, and Mayulu in the 86th minute. This emphatic victory secured PSG’s first-ever Champions League trophy.

Inter Milan's Turkish midfielder #20 Hakan Calhanoglu reacts after the third goal of Paris Saint-Germain during the UEFA Champions League final football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Inter Milan in Munich, southern Germany on May 31, 2025. (AFP Photo)

Match highlights

• 12th minute: Hakimi opened the scoring with an assist from Desire Doue inside the penalty area.
• 20th minute: Doue scored his first goal after a cross from Dembele, the shot deflected off Inter defender Dimarco.
• 63rd minute: Doue doubled his tally with a confident strike from inside the box.
• 73rd minute: Kvaratskhelia extended the lead to 4-0 with a finish past the goalkeeper.
• 86th minute: Mayulu sealed the victory with a powerful shot from a tight angle.

Paris Saint-Germain's French midfielder #14 Desire Doue celebrates after scoring PSGs third goal during the UEFA Champions League final football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Inter Milan in Munich, southern Germany, on May 31, 2025. (AFP Photo)

Desire Doue: The star of the final

The 19-year-old Desire Doue, who joined PSG from Rennes last summer for €50 million, made history as the youngest player to both score and assist in a Champions League final. This season, Doue has netted 14 goals and contributed 16 assists in 54 appearances for PSG.

Inter Milan's Turkish midfielder #20 Hakan Calhanoglu reacts during the UEFA Champions League final football match between Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Inter Milan in Munich, southern Germany, on May 31, 2025. (AFP Photo)

Turkish international Hakan Calhanoglu faces another final defeat

Turkish national team player Hakan Calhanoglu, representing Inter Milan, suffered his second loss in a Champions League final. Despite some promising chances, including a header by teammate Thuram, Inter could not break down PSG’s dominant defense.

June 01, 2025 12:10 AM GMT+03:00