It was a night of firsts for Paris Saint-Germain as they not only secured their first-ever Champions League title but did so with a record-breaking 5-0 victory over Inter in the final. The immense suffering and heartbreak of 12 previous knockout round exits since the 2011 Qatar Sports Investments takeover made this triumph incredibly sweet for the French champions, who finally broke their European curse.
Under Luis Enrique, PSG demonstrated an unparalleled level of dominance from the opening whistle. The decisive goals came early, with Achraf Hakimi scoring the opener and the sensational 19-year-old Désiré Doué adding two more before halftime, effectively putting the game out of reach for Inter. PSG’s attacking flair and cohesive play were simply too much for the Italian side.
The second half saw PSG continue their relentless assault. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia added to Inter’s misery with a fourth, and substitute Senny Mayulu completed the rout with a fifth. This unprecedented margin of victory in a Champions League final left Inter shattered and without any silverware, a bitter end to a season that had promised so much.
The emotional celebrations that followed, including a poignant tribute to Luis Enrique’s late daughter, highlighted the depth of feeling surrounding this victory. PSG’s fluid positional play, aggressive press, and clinical finishing underlined their status as truly deserving champions of Europe.
A Night of Firsts: PSG’s 5-0 Champions League Final Record Against Inter
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