PSG has what it takes to beat Inter Milan in Saturday’s Champions League final, but don’t expect this to be easy. The French side’s attacking talent looks too hot for Inter’s shaky defense to handle when push comes to shove in Munich.
PSG’s Front Line Looks Deadly
Luis Enrique has cooked up something tasty with this attack. Ousmane Dembélé tops the charts with eight Champions League goals and looks like a completely different player under the Spanish boss. That hamstring scare is behind him, meaning PSG gets their biggest threat back for crunch time.
Khvicha Kvaratskhelia has been unreal since ditching Napoli for Paris in January. The Georgian brings serious pace and nobody knows what he’ll do next – exactly what you want against tired legs late in games. Chuck in rising star Désiré Doué and PSG’s got options for days.
Here’s the kicker – they’ve bagged 33 goals in 16 European games this season. That’s over two per match, and only one came from the penalty spot. These guys create proper chances and finish them off clinically.
Their midfield crew of João Neves, Vitinha, and Fabián Ruiz keeps everything ticking. They hold onto the ball like their lives depend on it but also win it back fast enough to keep opponents pinned in their own half.
Inter’s Backline Has Problems
Inter started this Champions League run looking bulletproof – just one goal conceded in eight games. But that all went to pieces in the knockout rounds, especially when Barcelona put six past them across two legs.
Nine goals shipped in their last four European matches tells you everything. Against PSG’s attacking firepower, those kinds of mistakes get you buried. Alessandro Bastoni and Francesco Acerbi bring experience, but they’re not exactly speed demons when PSG’s wingers get running at them.
Stefan de Vrij might get the nod over injured Yann Bisseck, but that doesn’t fix their pace issues at the back. Federico Dimarco and Denzel Dumfries bomb forward from wing-back spots, which sounds great until PSG hits them on the break.
How This Match Plays Out
These teams couldn’t be more different in approach. PSG wants to dominate the ball and choke teams slowly. Inter prefers sitting back and hitting quick counters when chances come.
Problem is, Inter’s defensive discipline vanished weeks ago. They can’t invite PSG’s pressure without being able to keep clean sheets anymore. That pushes them into open territory where the French side thrives.
Simone Inzaghi’s 3-5-2 worked against Barcelona because both teams went nuts attacking. PSG brings way more tactical discipline and won’t get sucked into crazy exchanges.
Key Battles to Watch
Lautaro Martínez scares PSG with nine Champions League goals this season. The Argentine times his runs perfectly and never misses when it matters. Marcus Thuram uses his size to hold up play and create space for teammates.
But PSG’s attacking depth runs circles around Inter’s defensive answers. When Dembélé needs a breather, they can throw on Bradley Barcola or give Doué more minutes. That bench strength decides tight games.
Why PSG Gets There
Finals often come down to individual magic rather than tactical chess matches. PSG simply has more players who can pull rabbits out of hats when everything’s on the line.
Inter deserves massive props for beating Bayern Munich and Barcelona to reach this stage. But those same matches exposed defensive flaws that PSG will target from minute one.
The French team also wrapped up their domestic season early while Inter battled Napoli for the Serie A title. That extra rest makes a difference over 90 minutes.
The Call
Expect both teams to feel each other out early – nobody wants to make the first mistake. Inter might even grab an early lead through a set piece or quick break.
But PSG’s superior squad depth shows up around the hour mark. Fresh legs off the bench provide the spark needed to crack tired defenders. One goal becomes two as gaps start appearing.
Final call: PSG 2-1 Inter Milan
This stays tighter than most people think, with Inter proving why they’ve reached consecutive finals. But PSG’s attacking quality eventually breaks down a defense that’s looked vulnerable for weeks. The French giants finally claim Europe’s biggest prize.
