Road to Munich: PSG vs Inter Milan in the 2025 Champions League Final

PSG vs Inter Milan, 2025 UEFA Champions League final! Paris Saint-Germain meets Inter Milan in Munich.
Find out the match time in India, venue details, team news, managers’ tactics (Luis Enrique vs Simone Inzaghi),
prize money, and where to watch live streaming in India.
A clash of styles you don’t want to miss!

PSG vs Inter Milan: Battle for European Supremacy in the 2025 Champions League Final

The pinnacle of European club football is upon us! The 2025 UEFA Champions League final is set to be a thrilling encounter as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Inter Milan face off for Europe’s most coveted prize.

This highly anticipated match will take place at the Munich Football Arena in Munich, Germany. This venue, also known as the Allianz Arena and home to Bayern Munich, is hosting the Champions League final for the first time since 2012.

For fans in India, the match is scheduled to kick off at 12:30 AM Indian Standard Time (IST) on Sunday, 1st June 2025. The general kick-off time is 7:00 PM GMT on Saturday, May 31, 2025.

Overseeing the final will be Romanian referee Istvan Kovacs. He has previously officiated two other UEFA club finals and has refereed seven Champions League matches this season. The full refereeing team includes assistants Mihai Marica and Ferencz Tunyogi, Fourth Official Joao Pedro Silva Pinheiro, Reserve AR Bruno Miguel Alves Jesus, VAR Dennis Johan Higler, Assistant VAR Catalin Sorin Popa, and VAR Support Paulus van Boekel.

The Teams: A Clash of Philosophies

PSG, under the guidance of manager Luis Enrique, enters the final having won the French Ligue 1 title comfortably this season. They are a team that has transformed, focusing on youth, cohesion, and positional discipline. Their likely starting eleven is notably young, averaging just 24 years and 7 months. Enrique emphasizes controlling the ball and dictating the tempo of the game. This is PSG’s second Champions League final appearance, having lost their first in 2020.

Inter Milan, managed by Simone Inzaghi, finished second in Italy’s Serie A. Inter is making their second Champions League final appearance in just three seasons, having narrowly lost the 2023 final to Manchester City. Inzaghi is described as a pragmatic artist who has rebuilt Inter with grit and resilience, often with fewer resources than other clubs. Their team is more experienced, with a likely starting age averaging 30 years and 4 months, reflecting a seasoned unit that knows how to endure tough moments.

This final is seen as a clash of styles: PSG’s relentless attack and focus on possession versus Inter’s sturdy defence and ability to suffer when needed.

The Road to Munich

Both teams earned their spot in the final after challenging semi-final victories. Inter Milan secured their place by defeating Barcelona with a dramatic 7-6 aggregate win, with the second leg going into extra time. PSG reached the summit clash by overcoming Arsenal with a 3-1 aggregate victory. Both teams also eliminated other strong opponents earlier in the knockout stages.

Key Players and Squads

PSG’s full squad includes players like Gianluigi Donnarumma, Marquinhos, Achraf Hakimi, Vitinha, Warren Zaïre-Emery, Ousmane Dembélé, and Gonçalo Ramos. Ousmane Dembélé has been highlighted for his revelatory form this season, scoring 32 goals in 50 appearances. Former Inter defender Achraf Hakimi is now a key player for PSG. PSG is reported to have a fully fit squad available for the final.

Inter Milan’s squad features players such as Yann Sommer, Alessandro Bastoni, Benjamin Pavard, Hakan Çalhanoğlu, Nicolò Barella, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Lautaro Martínez, and Marcus Thuram. Yann Sommer has been a standout in goal, leading Europe in clean sheets. Inter’s striking duo of Lautaro Martínez and Marcus Thuram presents a significant attacking threat. Lautaro Martínez, the team skipper, has scored nine goals in this Champions League season. While there were some doubts over Bisseck, Pavard, and Zielinski, Pavard and Martínez are expected to be fully fit.

What’s at Stake?

Beyond the immense prestige, the winner of the 2025 UEFA Champions League final will lift the iconic trophy. They will also secure a guaranteed spot in the 2025/26 Champions League league phase and will face the winners of the Europa League 2024/25 in the UEFA Super Cup 2025. Financially, the winner will receive €20 million, while the runner-up gets €15.5 million.

If the match is tied after 90 minutes, extra time consisting of two 15-minute halves will be played. Should the score remain level, the winner will be decided by a penalty shootout.

Viewing in India

For football fans in India, the live action can be watched on the Sony Sports Network for television broadcast.
Live streaming is available via the SonyLIV app and website.

This final represents a unique moment for both French and Italian club football, as neither nation has celebrated European glory in this competition for many years (France since 1993, Italy since 2010).
One way or another, that changes now. Get ready for a captivating battle between two distinct football philosophies and two managers chasing European glory!

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