Paris: Paris Saint-Germain made football history with a stunning 5-0 win over Inter Milan to secure their first-ever UEFA Champions League title on a magical night in Munich. The final, held on 31 May 2025, was an emotional triumph for head coach Luis Enrique, who became only the sixth manager to win the competition with two different clubs.
Luis Enrique, who previously led Barcelona to glory in 2015, broke down in tears after the final whistle. His emotional moment was intensified by a heartfelt tribute to his late daughter Xana, who passed away from cancer in 2019.
Wearing a t-shirt showing them planting a PSG flag together, Enrique received a touching tribute from the club’s fans, who unfurled a giant banner of the same image during the celebrations.
On the pitch, 19-year-old Desire Doue delivered a sensational performance, scoring twice and assisting once in what was widely hailed as one of the finest team displays in Champions League final history.
His first assist came in the 12th minute for Achraf Hakimi, followed by two goals that shattered Inter’s resistance. Substitutes Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Senny Mayulu added to the scoreline after Doue was subbed off.
Doue became the youngest player to score two goals in a Champions League final and only the third teenager to ever score in one, joining legends Patrick Kluivert and Carlos Alberto.
His breakout campaign and PSG’s team overhaul marked a definitive end to the “bling bling” era of Kylian Mbappé, Neymar, and Lionel Messi.
This victory came after PSG knocked out Premier League giants Manchester City, Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Arsenal. The dominant final display silenced critics and fulfilled the club’s long-standing European ambition.
Club president Nasser al-Khelaifi praised Enrique’s vision and said this season marked the beginning of a new PSG era focused on youth, work ethic, and humility. He declared, “The real work starts today,” emphasizing long-term goals for French football.
BBC pundits hailed the match as one of the best finals ever, with Chris Sutton calling Enrique “the final piece of the jigsaw” and Nedum Onuoha declaring it “the best performance I can remember in a Champions League final.”
