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WafricNews – June 1st, 2025

Munich, Germany – After years of heartbreak, Paris Saint-Germain have finally conquered Europe. On a night of sheer dominance and historic achievement at Munich’s Allianz Arena, the French champions dismantled Inter Milan 5-0 to lift the UEFA Champions League trophy for the first time in the club’s history.

The result wasn’t just a win — it was a statement, the largest margin of victory ever recorded in a Champions League final.

A New Generation Delivers What the Superstars Couldn’t

With global icons like Messi, Neymar, and Mbappé having come and gone without delivering European glory, it was fitting that PSG’s breakthrough came through a new generation of talent — young, fearless, and homegrown.

Desire Doue, the 19-year-old forward who has become the face of PSG’s new project under Luis Enrique, stole the show. The French teenager scored twice and assisted once, becoming just the third teenager in history to score in a Champions League final — joining legends Patrick Kluivert and Carlos Alberto.

He wasn’t alone in the spotlight. Achraf Hakimi, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and teenage substitute Senny Mayulu all found the net in a night that symbolised PSG’s transformation from a team of superstars to a collective force.

Total Dominance in Munich

PSG took control early and never let go. In the 12th minute, a slick pass from Vitinha opened up Inter’s defence. Doue unselfishly squared the ball to Hakimi, who slotted home against his former club.

Just eight minutes later, PSG doubled their lead. A sharp run and shot by Doue took a wicked deflection off Federico Dimarco, wrong-footing Inter keeper Yann Sommer.

Doue got his second after the break, showing composure beyond his years to finish clinically into the bottom corner. From there, the floodgates opened. Kvaratskhelia made it 4-0 in the 73rd minute, before Mayulu – just two minutes after coming on – added a fifth in the 86th.

The Allianz Arena, where PSG suffered heartbreak against Bayern Munich in the 2020 final, became the stage of their redemption — and ultimate coronation.

From Extravagance to Efficiency

Under coach Luis Enrique, PSG have undergone a quiet revolution. Gone are the days of glamour signings and bloated egos. In their place stands a disciplined, united team — built on structure, youth, and self-belief.

The club, often mocked for its Champions League failures despite vast Qatari investment, has now earned its place among European football’s elite. And they did it not with drama or narrow margins, but with a performance that will be remembered for generations.

Scenes of Joy, Lessons of the Past

Thousands of PSG fans painted Munich red and blue, singing long into the night as captain Marquinhos lifted the trophy in front of a sky lit with fireworks and golden confetti.

This victory wasn't just about a title. It was about vindication. Years of criticism, crushed dreams, and failed campaigns were washed away in 90 minutes of brilliance.

Inter Milan, meanwhile, were left stunned — their fans filing out of the stadium well before the final whistle, unable to watch what became a rout.

Paris St Germain’s Marquinhos prepares to lift the trophy as he celebrates with teammates after winning the Champions League
The New Era Begins

For PSG, the road ahead looks promising. With a core of exciting young players, a manager with a clear vision, and a long-awaited Champions League title in the cabinet, the Parisian giants may have finally unlocked the formula for sustained success.

No longer the pretenders. No longer the nearly men. PSG are champions of Europe — and they did it their way.


By WafricNews Desk.

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