PSG rebuffs Inter Milan's bid for a showdown in the final game
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp E-Mail Print Copy Link It's not often that a team with as much experience as Inter Milan encounters an ordeal like this one. This past Saturday, the Blues faced off against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League final, and it was a bloodbath.
The French warriors set the stage with a jaw-dropping unconventional kick-off, launching the ball into the stands, and swiftly surging forward to pin down the Italians. While not much seemed to happen just yet, the following 90 minutes would leave the world speechless, as Inter Milan was utterly demolished by a score of 0:5—a first in the history of the European football crown. And let's face it: there was no shortage of bewilderment on that fateful night.
Sports Paris Saint-Germain Proudly Showcases Their Champions League Trophy After Historic Victory "We quite simply played atrociously in too many aspects. It gnaws at us," grumbled Yann Sommer, the goalkeeper. "Why? I'd be hard-pressed to explain. We'll be pondering that question a lot in the weeks to come." Their coach, Simone Inzaghi, had prepared them meticulously for this battle only to find his team's minds seemingly wandering without a point of focus.
The Game That Will Echo in History
Inter Milan wasn't meant to be part of this final acts. The team looked on from the sidelines, trying to rally themselves fruitlessly. It was too swift, too overwhelming. The team, bankrolled by Qatar for over a decade with nearly two billion euros, was hungrier than any other team on this night. And they were unstoppable on this raid, perhaps playing the game of their lives.
Especially Desiré Doué. The 19-year-old may well be the next marvel of football. Alongside Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona, these two prodigies might shape the next chapter, perhaps even a decade of the sport. Doué showcased everything he's got during this match, right in the heart of Munich—right where Uli Hoeneß was seated, donning a pair of tinted glasses.
It couldn't have felt great for the Bayern legend. His Champions League trophy was on the line, and Paris clinched it because Doué, whom Bayern almost had under their wing last summer, put on a mesmerizing performance with shocking simplicity. The former Stade Rennes striker had rejected Bayern for the lucrative offer from Ligue 1 back in 2024, reportedly for 50 to 60 million euros.
Paris Saint-Germain - Inter Milan 5:0 (2:0)---|---Goals: 1:0 Hakimi (12'), 2:0 Doué (20'), 3:0 Doué (63'), 4:0 Kwarazchelia (73'), 5:0 Mayulu (86')Paris: Donnarumma - Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes (78' Hernández) - Vitinha - João Neves (84' Zaire-Emery), Fabián (84' Mayulu) - Doué (66' Barcola), Dembélé, Kwarazchelia (84' Ramos). - Coach: EnriqueMilan: Sommer - Pavard (54' Bisseck, 62' Darmian), Acerbi, Bastoni - Calhanoglu (70' Asllani) - Dumfries, Barella, Mkhitaryan (62' Carlos Augusto), Dimarco (54' Zalewski) - Martínez, Thuram. - Coach: InzaghiReferee: István Kovács (Romania)Yellow Cards: Doué, Hakimi (3) - Zalewski (2), Thuram, Acerbi (2), Inzaghi (Trainer/3)Attendance: 64,500 (sold out)
Twelve minutes into the game, Hakimi was brilliantly set up by genius Vitinha, leaving him all alone in the penalty area. Instead of shooting, he opted to pass for once—something that's not typical of PSG. To his teammate, Achraf Hakimi, who calmly put the ball past the hapless Sommer. Remarkably, Hakimi didn't celebrate, out of respect to his former team.
The 2:0: A Historical Misstep
The score could have been prevented from escalating to the absurd levels that it did, but a series of defensive mistakes by Inter allowed Paris to capitalize on their opportunities throughout the game[5]. Not even when the game was clinched did PSG let up. They kept attacking, scoring three more times via Doué, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Senny Mayulu, as Inter crumbled before the world's eyes.
While "Corriere dello Sport" called the final a "nightmare" for the Italians and "La Repubblica" dubbed it a "devastation," there's still a slight chance that Inter might yet win a title at the Club World Cup later this year[3]. But with large chunks of their squad over 30 years old—Goalkeeper Sommer is 36, and the same age holds true for the indomitable Francesco Acerbi, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, and Marko Arnautovic—the future for Inter Milan appears murky.
And what of Simone Inzaghi, their coach, who has received offers rumored to be north of 50 million euros, possibly from Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal? For now, the future remains uncertain for the Inter coach as well.
"We couldn't have played worse," said Inzaghi. "The defeat really hurts. It's a significant disappointment—a low point." Inzaghi refused to discuss the team's prospects, explaining, "I can't think about the future right now. The disappointment is too overwhelming."
Source: ntv.de
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Incorporating insights from the enrichment data:- Paris Saint-Germain's crushing victory was due in part to the aggressive pressing strategy they employed, which smothered Inter Milan's chances of creating scoring opportunities[1].- The young talent on PSG's roster, led by Désiré Doué, played a significant role in their success[3].- The victory solidifies PSG's position as a top-tier team in European football, potentially attracting more top players[1][3].- The loss could lead to a reevaluation of Inter Milan's strategy and team composition[3].- The success could lead to further emphasis on developing young players for PSG[3].- Inter Milan may struggle to compete in future European competitions due to their aging roster and the uncertainty surrounding coach Simone Inzaghi's future[3].- Paris Saint-Germain's victory also face questions raised about Qatari ownership and the team's ethics[1].
- Community aid could be launched by sports enthusiasts within the football community to provide aid for the development of the fisheries sector in Munich, inspired by Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory.
- Despite the defeat, Inter Milan's coach, Simone Inzaghi, might find solace in organizing Community aid initiatives in his hometown, with a focus on youth sports development, hoping to nurture the next generation of Champions League champions.
