In a historic achievement, PSG has claimed the title of European champions for the first time, showcasing their prowess in a stunning performance Saturday night in Munich.
Amidst a night brimming with excitement and fervor from the supporters of both teams, Les Parisiens swiftly found the back of the net. In the 12th minute, Vitinha located Désiré Doué within the penalty area. The 19-year-old displayed remarkable composure, delivering a pass across the face of the goal to former Inter player Achraf Hakimi, who capitalized on the opportunity to put his team ahead.
Just eight minutes later, the count reached two. Nicoló Barella attempted to guide the ball out for an Inter corner, but Willian Pacho intervened, skilfully hooking his leg around the Italian and initiating a counterattack for PSG. In a pivotal moment, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia connected with Ousmane Dembélé, who then passed to Doué. The winger’s attempt on goal took a deflection off Federico Dimarco, leaving custodian Yann Sommer off balance.
Inter emerged for the second half displaying a renewed sense of determination; however, their hopes for a comeback were dashed in the 63rd minute when Doué netted his second goal. A remarkable sequence unfolded as Vitinha and Dembélé executed a brilliant one-two, culminating in Doué’s composed finish beyond Sommer, marking an extraordinary night for the young talent.
Following that moment, Inter’s defense crumbled, allowing the PSG attack to exploit their vulnerabilities at will. Kvaratskhelia, who made the switch from Italian champions Napoli in January, scored the fourth goal in the 73rd minute. He capitalized on a through ball from Dembélé, successfully beating Sommer at his near post.
In a surprising turn of events, one of the most unlikely goalscorers in Champions League final history managed to add the finishing touch to the match. In a dramatic turn of events during the 86th minute, 19-year-old Senny Mayulu showcased his skills by exchanging passes with fellow substitute Bradley Barcola, ultimately striking the ball off the post and into the net. The exuberant celebration, characterized by his high-knee run, indicated that he was nearly as astonished as the spectators observing the moment unfold.
Mayulu’s objective resulted in a night that set new records. Until tonight, no team had managed to secure a victory in this fixture by more than four goals, raising the question of how long it might be before such a feat is accomplished again.
The triumph is expected to hold greater significance for manager Luis Enrique compared to several of his other notable accomplishments in the world of football. In 2019, the 55-year-old and his family experienced profound loss when his nine-year-old daughter Xana passed away following a courageous fight against cancer.
“My daughter loved parties, and I’m confident that wherever she is now, she’s still celebrating,” Enrique stated to reporters earlier this year.
After the match, PSG supporters revealed a tifo featuring Enrique and his daughter, symbolically allowing Xana to be part of the monumental celebration in PSG’s history.
