Paris Saint-Germain finally claimed their long-awaited Champions League title with a breathtaking 5-0 win over Inter Milan in the 2025 final held in Munich. This PSG Champions League win not only marked a turning point for the club but also solidified the legacy of manager Luis Enrique and revealed a new footballing prodigy — Desire Doue.
Luis Enrique Achieves Emotional Champions League Milestone
For Luis Enrique this historic night was steeped in both triumph and personal emotion. With this victory, he became just the sixth manager to win the Champions League with two different clubs, following his success with Barcelona in 2015. The 55-year-old Spanish coach was visibly emotional post-match, especially after fans paid tribute to his late daughter Xana with a heartfelt flag in the PSG Champions Ultras section.
Luis Enrique wore a shirt depicting himself and Xana planting a PSG flag — a moving echo of a similar moment after the 2015 final. “I always think of my daughter,” he said. “We’ve made history tonight, and I’m proud to make so many people happy.”
| Player | Minutes | Contribution |
|---|---|---|
| Achraf Hakimi | 12′ | Goal (Assist by Doue) |
| Desire Doue | 20′, 63′ | 2 Goals, 1 Assist |
| Khvicha Kvaratskhelia | 78′ | Goal |
| Senny Mayulu | 85′ | Goal (Substitute Impact) |
Desire Doue: A Star is Born in the Champions League Final
The breakout star of the PSG Champions League final was undoubtedly 19-year-old Desire Doue. The teenage sensation scored twice and assisted once, becoming the youngest player to score a brace in a European Cup or Champions League final, surpassing legends like Eusebio.
Doue assisted Achraf Hakimi’s opener in the 12th minute, scored his first goal just eight minutes later, and added a second in the 63rd minute. His performance was a masterclass in attacking football, combining intelligence, pace, and precision. As he was subbed off, PSG fans knew they were watching the birth of a global superstar.
Complete Dominance: PSG Outclass Inter Milan
From start to finish, this was one of the most dominant Champions League final performances ever. PSG’s high press, sharp passing, and youthful intensity overwhelmed Inter, who failed to mount any serious resistance.
Substitute Senny Mayulu, also 19, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia added late goals to seal a record-breaking five-goal margin — the largest in any European Cup or Champions League final. The win marked the culmination of PSG’s knockout run, which saw them eliminate four Premier League sides: Manchester City, Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Arsenal.
A Strategic Shift: Life After Mbappe, Messi, and Neymar
This PSG Champions League win is also a testament to the club’s bold shift in philosophy. Moving away from the high-profile “bling bling” era of Kylian Mbappe, Neymar, and Lionel Messi, PSG Champions embraced a younger, more dynamic squad built on teamwork and work ethic.
Club president Nasser Al-Khelaifi praised the transformation: “We believed in the vision Luis Enrique had. It was not about individual stars, but the team. Today, we proved we have the best manager, the best young talents, and the best fans.”
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A Future Dominated by Youth
Alongside Desire Doue, the final showcased other young stars like Vitinha, Joao Neves, Willian Pacho, and Hakimi — players still growing but already performing on the biggest stage. Commentators hailed this PSG Champions side as a new blueprint for European football: high energy, relentless pressing, and fearless attacking.
BBC analyst Chris Sutton remarked, “Luis Enrique was the missing puzzle piece. This team is just at the beginning. What’s scary is how much better they can get.”
Former defender Nedum Onuoha added, “That’s the best team performance I’ve ever seen in a Champions League final. Absolutely flawless.”
Conclusion: PSG’s Champions League Era Has Begun
With this emphatic PSG Champions League win, a new era has dawned not just for the club but possibly for European football itself. Luis Enrique’s tactical brilliance and the rise of Desire Doue signal that Paris Saint-Germain is no longer chasing glory — they’re setting the standard.
As fans unfurled banners reading “Ensemble, Nous Sommes Invincibles” (Together, We Are Invincible), they were no longer dreaming. PSG had arrived.