PSG will trade tackles with Inter Milan in the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League final today at the iconic Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany, MySportDab reports.
The two teams will meet on the back of contrasting fortunes in the elite club competition in Europe.
Inter boast a rollercoaster history in the competition, having won it three times while PSG will aim to clinch the coveted Europe’s elite club trophy for the first time. Follow our detailed analysis and preview of the match below.
PSG edged out Arsenal 3-1 on aggregate in the semi-finals, completing a double over the English side to reach their second UEFA Champions League final.
Inter Milan escaped narrowly in the most dramatic last-four tie against Barcelona, winning 7-6 on aggregate. They will hope to secure their fourth UEFA Champions League title, heading into this match.
Team News
The two teams will enter this match at full strength. The Parisians’ marquee forward Ousmane Dembele is expected to lead the attack for the team.
Kvicha Kvaratskhelia, Desire Doue, Bradley Barcola, and other first-team regulars are available and expected to start.
For Inter Milan, Lautaro Martinez will lead the attack. Goalkeeper Yann Sommer is expected to start in goal with Hakan Calhanoglou, Alessandro Bastoni, and Federico Dimarco also in contention for the starting berth.
Below is the expected starting lineup for both teams.
Paris Saint-Germain: Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Nuno Mendes; Joao Neves, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz; Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia
Inter Milan: Sommer; Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Martinez
Kickoff and Prediction
The match is scheduled for 08:00pm Nigerian time. We expect a closely contested tie between the two sides. Having failed to get over the line in their Serie A and Coppa Italia charge, Inter will hope to clinch the title.
However, it will not be a stroll in the park for the Serie A side. PSG have been impressive so far and are on equal standing to win this tie.
The match is likely to end 1-1 at full time and extra time and then be decided on penalties