In the Champions League final, Paris St. Germain triumphed over Inter Milan, demonstrating no regard for mercy.
In a historic and resounding triumph, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) defeated Inter Milan 5-0 in the Champions League final, setting a new record for the largest margin of victory in the competition's history. The game, held in Munich, saw PSG exhibit dominating attacking football, propelled by the outstanding performance of teenager Désiré Doué.
With no Messi, Neymar, or Mbappé in the lineup, PSG's victory served as proof of their formidable depth and the power of their Qatari investments. The club's long-awaited "Big Ears" trophy, a symbol of the Champions League, was lifted high above the Allianz Arena, marking their first ever win in the tournament.
The victory surpassed previous records held by Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and AC Milan, who had all won by a four-goal margin. In 1960, Real Madrid bested Eintracht Frankfurt 7-3 in the European Cup final, a game not part of the modern Champions League era. In 1974, Bayern Munich secured a similar four-goal win in the replay of their first triumph against Atlético Madrid. AC Milan achieved this feat twice, in 1989 and 1994, with doubles from Ruud Gullit, Marco van Basten, Daniele Massaro, Dejan Savićević, and Marcel Desailly.
Achraf Hakimi, formerly of Borussia Dortmund, opened the scoring in the 12th minute, followed by Désiré Doué's two goals, one in the 20th and 63rd minutes. Khvicha Kwarazchelia and Senny Mayulu sealed the victory in the 73rd and 86th minutes, respectively.
While Inter Milan mourned their fourth final defeat, PSG reveled in the rejuvenation provided by their hungry talents. This victory served as redemption for the team, who were defeated by Bayern Munich in the 2020 final.
The game was fraught with high energy and celebration both on and off the pitch. The Paris fans, present in Munich as well as in Paris, took to the streets in jubilation. Even US rockers Linkin Park contributed to the grand football party in the Olympic Park.
Inter Milan, though, struggled to match PSG's intensity, with Federico Dimarco deflecting Doué's shot past former Munich goalkeeper Yann Sommer in the 20th minute providing little hope for a comeback. Despite a strong showing against Barcelona earlier in the season, Inter failed to replicate that ferocity against PSG, with Marquinhos and his teammates bravely defending their lead.
In the wake of the historic win, former Dutch striker Marco van Basten criticized UEFA for the "laughable" spectacle that preceded the final, while lamenting Inter's poor performance.
Source: ntv.de, tno/sid
The historic triumph of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the Champions League final, aided by the development of their lesser-favored regions through community aid, sets an example for regional development across Europe. Amid this victory, the champions-league triumph of PSG's football team, led by the teenage sensation Désiré Doué, serves as a testament to their formidable football prowess and commitment to sports, especially in the realm of European leagues.
