PSG Finally Wins UEFA Champions League in Historic Final

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has finally won the biggest title in European club football — the UEFA Champions League.

After 14 years of Qatari ownership and signing many world-famous players, PSG made history by beating Inter Milan 5–0 in the final.

The match was played on Saturday at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. PSG’s victory is now the biggest win ever in a Champions League final in its 70-year history.

The star of the match was 19-year-old French forward Désiré Doué. He scored two goals and assisted another, earning the Player of the Match award. Another young player, Senny Mayulu, also scored. With this, both became the first teenagers in 30 years to score in a Champions League final.

“This is magical. We’re rewriting the history of our club and French football,” said Doué after the match. Achraf Hakimi and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia also scored for PSG.

Enrique Delivers a Treble

After Luis Enrique became PSG’s head coach, he shifted focus from signing big stars to building a strong team. He had previously led Barcelona to Champions League glory in 2015. Now, he becomes only the seventh manager to win the title with two different clubs.

“I said from day one — our final goal is to win the Champions League. Today, we did it,” said Enrique. With this win, PSG has now won the Ligue 1 title, the French Cup, and the Champions League — completing a historic treble.

End of the ‘Galáctico’ Era

In recent years, star players like Neymar Jr., Lionel Messi, and Kylian Mbappé left the club. After that, PSG began focusing more on teamwork. Even so, PSG still has one of the most expensive squads in the world.

PSG scored their first goal in the 12th minute when Doué passed the ball to Hakimi, who scored into an open net. Doué then scored again after his shot deflected off a defender. In the 63rd minute, he scored his second and PSG’s third. Kvaratskhelia and Mayulu added two more goals later in the match.

PSG’s Crowning Moment

The Allianz Arena is the same stadium where PSG lost to Bayern Munich in the 2020 final. On Saturday, the same place witnessed PSG’s biggest ever win. Captain Marquinhos lifted the trophy in front of thousands of fans, with fireworks and golden confetti lighting up the moment.

“I gave everything I had. This moment is ours,” said Marquinhos.

This victory has also reignited debates about nation-backed clubs and “sportswashing.” PSG’s win, powered by Qatar Sports Investments, is seen as similar to Manchester City’s Champions League victory two years ago under Abu Dhabi ownership. Newcastle United, backed by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, is also returning to the Champions League next season with similar hopes.

Now, PSG is officially among Europe’s football elite — not just because of money, but because of success on the pitch.