A Match Like No Other: A Historic Champions League Final Between Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain
Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain edge towards a highly challenging Champions League final
By Torben Siemer
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp E-Mail Print Copy Link End of May, Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germainline break new ground in the Champions League final in Munich. This is a duel with peculiarities: It's the first-ever competitive meeting, taking place in Bayern Munich's stadium, and missing a familiar face who has been there for the past 20 years.
A quick sweep through football databases reveals that these clubs have crossed paths only once before—in a friendly match. But we're talking about a competitive showdown here, with the most prestigious title in Europe at stake. That's why we're in for a historic conflict in Bavaria.
Back in 1987, Inter Milan and PSG locked horns in the Super Clubs Cup, a tournament held in Milan, featuring other heavyweights like AC Milan, Porto, Barça, and PSG. Goal-hungry fans might have been disappointed as the match between Inter and PSG ended in a 0-0 draw, with Inter fielding a reserve team, and PSG featuring Safet Susic - a notable player at the time[1].
Now, the stage is set for Inter and PSG to write their own piece of football folklore in Munich's final. For Inter, it's all about overcoming the last hurdle after their majestic semi-final against FC Barcelona and claiming the UEFA's top competition for the first time since 2010. Two years ago, their team coached by Simone Inzaghi lost the final to Manchester City[3]. The familiar venue of Munich should provide some comfort: Inter eliminated Bayern Munich—who were also losing finalists when Inter last won the CL in 2010—in the quarter-finals.
Paris, on the other hand, boasts a less successful relationship with Munich. The French powerhouse lost to Bayern three times in a row without scoring, both in the group stage and in the summer of 2020, when they reached the final for the first time but had to watch Bayern celebrate the title in an empty stadium[4].
Incredibly, this premier duel marks the first time that Spanish, English, or German teams have been shut out from the Champions League final since 2003. Back in that year, FC Porto and AS Monaco faced off in the Champions League final held in Gelsenkirchen, Germany. The Portuguese team, coached by José Mourinho, toppled AS Monaco, whose bench was helmed by Didier Deschamps in a losing effort[2].
With a distinctive storyline, the first competitive meeting between these European titans is shaping up to be a clash of football philosophies and the culmination of an exhilarating Champions League season. Football fans are anxiously awaiting this epic joust.
So, buckle up, grab your popcorn, and get ready for one heck of a match!
Source: ntv.de
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[1] Safet Susic's Wikipedia entry[2] The 2003 Champions League Final between Porto and Monaco[3] Inter Milan's record in the UEFA Champions League[4] [Bundesliga]'s record against PSG](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/psg/spielpaarungen/vereine/wettbewerb/UEFA_Champions_League/verein/8449/plus/1?saison=2020)
The historical Champions League final between Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain serves as an opportunity for community aid, aid for the development of the Mediterranean, as supporters from both teams eagerly anticipate the match in Munich. Besides the football spectacle, this event also signifies a significant step, marking the first time Spanish, English, or German teams have been absent from the Champions League final since 2003, similar to the 2003 final between FC Porto and AS Monaco.
