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PSG vs Inter Milan Preview

Tournament: UEFA Champions League

Date: Saturday, 30 May 2025

Kick-Off Time: 07:00 PM GMT

Venue: Allianz Arena

When Paris Saint-Germain plays Inter Milan at the Allianz Arena on Saturday, there won't be a Spanish, German, or English team in the UEFA Champions League final for the first time in 21 years since Jose Mourinho's Porto defeated Didier Deschamps' Monaco in 2004. However, they are maybe the most worthy of all the clubs to win the European championship this year.

PSG has dominated the best that England has to offer in the knockout stages after suffering in the league. They defeated Liverpool and won on penalties, then defeated a valiant Aston Villa, and finally brushed past Arsenal. Under Thomas Tuchel, they came very near to losing to Bayern Munich in a deserted stadium in Lisbon in 2020, but they have been hankering after this championship since the beginning. Under Enrique, PSG has radically changed and is now by far the top club in Ligue 1. This season, they have scored 92 goals and given up 35 goals, which is considerably better than any other team in the French league. The attacking trio of Ousmane Dembele, Bradley Barcola, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia shared 39 goals among each other, with the former Barcelona winger contributing 21. After defeating Reims 3-0 in the Coupe de France, which guaranteed the French champions a domestic double, PSG will be aiming to clinch the treble.

Meanwhile, Inter has a far longer history at the top table of Europe. They have won three times, but not since 2010, and were finalists in 2023 when Manchester City defeated them 1-0. Their elimination path this time has been as difficult as they have faced a formidable Barcelona in the semifinals and a Bayern Munich team in the last eight, who are keen to get to the final at home. In the Italian league's last round, the Italian team lost out on winning the Serie A championship. Even though they defeated Como 2-0 in their most recent game, they were just one point behind Napoli, who won the Scudetto for the fourth time in their history. Despite their best efforts till the very end, the defending champions, Inter, had to settle for second place. Their goals at Como came from Joaquín Correa in the 51st minute and Stefan De Vrij in the 20th. Between De Vrij's goal and McTominay's equaliser, Inter was all but the winner for barely twenty-two minutes, but Napoli recovered in time.

PSG Team News

Presnel Kimpembe will not play for Paris Saint-Germain since he has a chronic Achilles problem. Willian Pacho is anticipated to start in centre defence with Marquinhos in his place. Nuno Mendes has also been battling minor fitness issues, but it seems expected that he will be ready to play in the final. Key players Bradley Barcola, Ousmane Dembélé, and Gonçalo Ramos are all fit and ready to play for PSG, except for Kimpembe.

Inter Milan Team News

Despite a few injury worries, Simone Inzaghi has a roster that is generally healthy. The team's captain, Lautaro Martínez, has been recuperating from a thigh flexor injury he suffered against Barcelona in the semifinals. In order to restore match fitness, he made a short debut against Como after missing many Serie A games. He is anticipated to start, although it is unclear if he will be able to play the entire ninety minutes. Valentín Carboni is another important absence; he is unable to participate in the final because of cruciate ligament damage.

Due to an ankle strain that began in late April, Benjamin Pavard's participation is still uncertain. The manager has a formidable team at his disposal, with players like Marcus Thuram, Nicolò Barella, and Hakan Çalhanoğlu poised to spearhead Inter's run for a seventh Champions League championship in spite of these losses.

PSG vs Inter Milan Predicted Lineups

PSG Predicted Lineup (4-3-3):

Goalkeeper: Gianluigi Donnarumma

Defenders: Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, William Pacho, Nuno Mendes

Midfielders: Vitinha, Joao Neves, Fabian Ruiz

Forwards: Desire Doue, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembele

Inter Milan Predicted Lineup (3-4-3)

Goalkeeper: Sommer

Defenders: Bastoni, Acerbi, Bisseck

Midfielders: Dimarco, Mkhitaryan, Calhanoglu, Barella, Dumfries

Forwards: Thuram, Arnautovic

PSG vs Inter Milan Head-to-Head Record

Since 2014, PSG and Inter Milan have played each other five times; PSG has won three of them, Inter Milan has won one, and one match has ended in a tie.

Key Players to Watch Out in PSG vs Inter Milan

Ousmane Dembele (PSG)

This season, Ousmane Dembele has revolutionised Paris Saint-Germain's assault by adding flair, unpredictableness, and lightning-fast speed. He is a headache for defenders to follow because of his ability to switch positions and interact with PSG's other strikers. Dembele's mobility will be vital against Inter Milan.

Since he is not a conventional centre-forward, he will not interact with Inter's centre-backs in the same way that a striker would. Rather, he thrives on locating gaps, receiving the ball in perilous locations, and creating shooting opportunities with his fast feet. He has so far scored 29 goals and registered 10 assists across Ligue 1 and UCL.

Alessandro Bastoni (Inter Milan)

Bastoni is an important part of Inter's build-up play because of his ability to read the game and produce accurate long passes. Bastoni's contribution to restraining PSG's dynamic assault will be crucial against them. His duties will probably include stopping Ousmane Dembélé's erratic movement and making sure PSG's strikers don't take advantage of holes in Inter's defence. His ability to go into midfield when necessary and his aerial presence will be crucial in upsetting PSG's rhythm.

PSG vs Inter Milan Prediction

The 2025 UEFA Champions League Final between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan is expected to be an exciting matchup. PSG, who are still vying for their first Champions League championship, have dominated the English opposition during the elimination stages and advanced to the final thanks to their attacking prowess.

In the meanwhile, three-time champion Inter Milan has defeated Bayern Munich and Barcelona by relying on their tactical discipline and defensive strength. PSG's fluid attacking movement, spearheaded by Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, will likely clash with Inter's disciplined defensive strategy, which is anchored by Alessandro Bastoni and Francesco Acerbi.

Predicted Score: PSG 3-2 Inter Milan

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