Get ready for the ultimate European club football clash as Paris faces Inter in the UEFA Champions League final at the Munich Football Arena this Saturday, May 31st. This highly anticipated match pits the 2019/20 finalists, Paris, against three-time champions, Inter, for the coveted trophy.
This historic final marks the first-ever Champions League meeting between these two clubs and only the second final featuring teams from France and Italy. Paris seeks to overcome their 2020 final loss to Bayern München, while Inter aims for their fourth title, having last lifted the trophy in 2010. Inter also looks to redeem themselves after their 2023 showpiece defeat to Manchester City.
Paris endured a challenging initial league phase but found their stride with crucial wins and a dominant knockout play-off victory. They went on to eliminate tough opponents like Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Arsenal. Inter, on the other hand, displayed consistent form in the league phase, conceding only one goal. Their knockout journey saw them overcome Feyenoord, a tight contest with Bayern, and a thrilling semi-final against Barcelona.
Paris boasts a strong record in recent Champions League matches, winning nine of their last eleven. Inter has also been impressive, winning ten games this season and remaining unbeaten in their last eight Champions League fixtures.
- Paris: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes; João Neves, Vitinha, Fabián Ruiz; Kvaratskhelia, Dembélé, Barcola
- Inter: Sommer; Pavard, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Çalhanoğlu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Lautaro Martínez, Thuram
Reporters expect a confident Paris side, fueled by domestic success, to challenge for the title under Luis Enrique. Inter, despite a recent league setback, is seen as mentally strong and capable of adapting, with a solid defense and a desire to learn from past final defeats.
Form Guide (most recent first):
- Paris: WWWWLW (French Cup winners, 1st in Ligue 1)
- Inter: WDWWWD (2nd in Serie A)
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