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Sports Desk, June 1, 2025 : Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have finally etched their name into the annals of European football history, clinching their maiden UEFA Champions League title with a stunning 5-0 victory over Inter Milan at Munich’s Allianz Arena. Under the astute leadership of Luis Enrique, PSG’s youthful and relentless squad delivered a performance that will be remembered as a masterclass in modern football.
The rout began in the 11th minute when former Inter Milan star Achraf Hakimi opened the scoring. A seamless passing move found young sensation Warren Zaïre-Emery, who delivered a precise ball to Hakimi near the goal line. With a clinical touch, Hakimi slotted it past Inter’s defense, setting the tone for PSG’s dominance and igniting their confidence against his former club.
By the 20th minute, 19-year-old Zaïre-Emery doubled the lead. Ousmane Dembélé’s fierce pass was met with a half-volley from Zaïre-Emery, which deflected off Inter’s Federico Dimarco, wrong-footing goalkeeper Yann Sommer. While some might call it luck, such moments often pave the way for historic triumphs.
Despite a brief resurgence from Inter after the break, Enrique’s unpredictable positional play left the Italian side helpless. Zaïre-Emery struck again in the 63rd minute, while Georgian star Khvicha Kvaratskhelia added a sublime goal in the 73rd minute, effectively sealing Inter’s fate. The final act belonged to young Sény Mayulu, who marked his first touch with a goal, completing the 5-0 scoreline.
This triumph marks a new chapter for Enrique, who last tasted such glory with Barcelona’s treble in 2015. Without the likes of Neymar, Messi, or Mbappé, this victory belongs to a fresh generation—bolstered by Gianluigi Donnarumma’s solidity, the midfield control of Vitinha, João Neves, and Fabián Ruiz, and the electric attacking trio of Dembélé, Zaïre-Emery, and Kvaratskhelia. PSG didn’t just win; they announced their intent to dominate.
Interestingly, history favors first-time champions at the Allianz Arena, with Nottingham Forest (1979), Marseille (1993), and Chelsea (2012) all claiming their maiden titles there. Now, PSG joins this elite list, silencing critics who once mocked their lack of European pedigree.
The night belongs to Paris, the trophy to Luis Enrique, and the celebration to football’s fearless new era.
AI/MR
