Désiré Doué Leads PSG To Their First UEFA Champions League Trophy against Inter Milan

‎PSG secure a stunning 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League final a triumph that ended a long wait for European glory and also marked the club’s first-ever UEFA Champions League title.

‎An Unusual Start with a Bold Statement

‎The match kicked off under unusual circumstances, with Vitinha intentionally kicking the ball out of play, perhaps a sign of the nerves or a tactical gesture to settle the nerves.

‎Despite this strange opening, the game quickly found its rhythm, with Vitinha demonstrating a vital presence in the midfield, dictating play and playing a pivotal role in PSG’s early attacking efforts.

‎Team Effort Leading the Way

‎Just 12 minutes into the game, PSG drew first blood in spectacular fashion. Vitinha initiated the attack with an incisive pass that carved open Inter’s defense, finding the dynamic Désiré Doué.

‎Displaying selflessness and awareness beyond his years, Doué squared the ball to Achraf Hakimi, who calmly finished past Inter’s goalkeeper. This goal set the tone for PSG’s dominance throughout the match.

‎Rising Star’s Promise

‎The young French midfielder didn’t stop there. Just eight minutes after his assist, Doué doubled PSG’s lead with a superb strike.

‎Receiving a controlled pass from Ousmane Dembélé, Doué unleashed a shot that took a slight deflection off Federico Dimarco, wrong-footing the goalkeeper and finding the back of the net.

‎Inter Milan’s Struggles

‎Despite PSG’s commanding lead, Inter Milan attempted to establish any foothold they could. The Nerazzurri resorted to long balls and set-piece attempts, but headers from Francesco Acerbi and Marcus Thuram lacked the accuracy needed to threaten PSG’s goal.

‎In addition, there were moments of high drama in the first half Dembélé nearly making it 3-0 with a clever run, but losing his finishing touch, and Kvaratskhelia’s efforts being narrowly deflected or hitting the roof of the net.

‎Inter’s Frustrations Mount

‎The second half saw Inter Milan pressing more aggressively but to little avail. Manager Simone Inzaghi responded with tactical substitutions at the 54th minute, including Nicola Zalewski, who promptly received a yellow card, symbolizing the mounting frustration.

‎Inzaghi himself was booked for venting frustrations on the touchline, reflecting the mounting pressure Inter was under.

‎Yann Bisseck, who had been brought on, suffered an injury shortly after entering the pitch a blow that further complicated Inter’s efforts.

‎Meanwhile, Doué continued to show his burgeoning talent, netting his third goal of the night with a composed finish after a swift pass from Vitinha, increasing PSG’s advantage.

‎Brief Sparks of Hope for Inter

‎Inter’s best chances involved the creative talents of Kvaratskhelia and Dembélé, but both failed to convert their opportunities, either through missed shooting chances or tight defending. Kvaratskhelia’s attempts were notably deflected or wide, underscoring PSG’s defensive resilience.

‎Night of Historic Firsts

‎As the clock ticked down, PSG continued their relentless pursuit of a historic fifth goal. The milestone was achieved when Senny Mayulu, PSG’s talented youth prospect, played a quick one-two with Abdoulaye Barcola and unleashed a powerful shot that found the net off the post sealing an emphatic 5-0 victory.

‎This result made PSG the first French team to lift the Champions League trophy since Olympique Marseille in 1993. It was a night of celebration for Les Parisiens, as they claimed their elusive first UCL title and also completed their first-ever quadruple domestic league, domestic cup, league cup, and the coveted European crown.

‎For Inter Milan, the night was one of disappointment, marking their second Champions League final defeat in three years.