Paris Saint -Germain – Inter. Here is the poster for the final of the 2024-25 edition of UEFA Champions League. A special edition since it was the very first with the new format set up by the leading body of European football. Which had not really succeeded at the start at the French champion club, which was able to straighten the bar later and pass the laps successfully. On Saturday evening, at the Allianz Arena in Munich, there will remain one last step to climb to settle at the top of the European podium. And what a walk! The men of Luis Enrique, impressive as the competition progresses, will have to drop the Inter, who notably hung on his hunting board Bayern Munich and FC Barcelona.
Favorite PSG?
Already winners of the Cup with the big ears in the past, the Lombards were recently unhappy finalist in 2023 during the coronation of Manchester City. They will therefore have a revenge to take, they who are not necessarily favorites in the eyes of Michele Tossani. Journalist for the Corriere della Serra And Tuttosporthe told us: “I think PSG will be favorite for this final. Inter is tired and here, we talk a lot about the possibility that Simone Inzaghi can end her adventure in Milan. ” Valentina Clemente, specialist in Italian football who notably covered PSG news in France for several years, is less safe.
“For me, there is not really a favorite in this meeting. Everyone has their strengths and limits that we know on one side as on the other. Perhaps PSG is a little more on a better momentum than the Inter, which comes less to its advantage at this time of the season. But it could be a very balanced match and we can't wait to see them. May the best win! “ According to her, Inter has its chances. Especially since they were able to show a better face on the European scene.“After the disappointment linked to the loss of the Scudetto, it is clear that the Inter must manage to bring this title to the Champions League to the house. We have already seen the difference between championship matches and champions League matches. In C1, they were much more involved in front of large opponents. ”
Inter arrives with doubts
She continues: “They will do everything to beat Paris Saint-Germain and win the Champions League. On the other hand, it is not easy for Inter. We talk a lot about the possible departure of Simone Inzaghi. There is not a really good atmosphere between the club and the supporters, who complained yesterday of their difficulties in going to Munich to attend the final. There is clearly disappointment for the Scudetto. So they do not arrive in the best mental conditions for this challenge. But we also know that these kinds of matches everything can happen. What I find interesting is that we can speak of a duel of guardians in the sense that Donnarumma and Sommer have shown that they were the pillars of these teams during the last outings in the Champions League.»»
She specifies: “Sommer was incredible on the last matches. In a high tension match in the Champions League, these two players are called to make the difference. It's very interesting. We change perspective. In my opinion, the difference will be done on goalkeepers. ” But there will be beautiful people on both sides on the lawn in Munich. For Michele Tossani, PSG has other weapons that can make a big difference. “I think that the offensive trio with Ousmane Dembélé, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and one of the two between Bradley Barcola or Désiré Doué can pose problems to the individual marking system. To win, Inter will have to increase the intensity and physical impact in the midfield, and create chaos as Aston Villa and Arsenal did, which were dangerous by playing in this way against PSG. “
Identified dangers
According to Valentina Clemente, some former Serie A will be expected by the Milanese. But not only. “Kvara they know him, like Hakimi … Zawleski spoke of Désiré Doué. It's a name that comes back. But in general, in declarations, the Inter focuses a lot on itself. ” Despite everything, the Lombards do not boast before challenging Paris. At a press conference, Marcus Thuram said: “Finding PSG in the final is not a surprise, they have a very great coach, very great players, a playing philosophy, they have proven that it is one of the best teams in Europe today.” With a large porter according to him. “He is an incredible goalkeeper who started AC Milan very young. He does great things now at PSG. One of the best guards in the world. ”
If respect is there, Inter does not intend to appear as a victim against PSG as Simone Inzaghi confessed. “PSG is a very good team, with great individuals and very strong players. I have a lot of esteem for Luis Enrique, he gave specific game principles. We know who we are going to face, we will prepare for the best. It will take a large inter. (…) A last step is missing to get into history, we have made a great journey so far. (…) The loss of the championship was difficult to digest, I did not speak on Friday after the match in Como. (…) Is it an advantage to have a group that has already lost a C1 final? Absolutely. Having played this final can help you. But opposite, there will be players who have already won a World Cup, who have made finals. There is a coach who has already won the C1. ” Ready for this shock, the Italians hope to be on the side of the winners on Saturday evening in Germany.
