It is time, Paris Saint-Germain is facing history as they are set to face Italian giants Inter Milan in the Champions League final at the Allianz Arena in Munich. A victory in the final would not only mean European glory for PSG, but also a treble for the French champions, which would be the first in the history of French football whilst being the second treble of Luis Enrique after the one won in 2015 with Barcelona.
To face Simone Inzaghi's Internazionale, Luis Enrique will be able to count on all his players with the exception of Presnel Kimpbembe. The Spaniard coach chose to align his strongest starting lineup with Donnarumma between the posts, Hakimi and Nuno Mendes in the full-back positions and Marquinhos and Pacho in the heart of the backline. The usual midfield composed of Vitinha, Joao Neves and Fabian Ruiz will start, while Désiré Doué, Dembélé and Kvaratskhelia lead the frontline, with Barcola starting on the bench.
Meanwhile, France international Benjamin Pavard will start in Inter's backline with Acerbi and Bastoni while Bisseck starts on the bench after featuring in both legs of the semi-final. Additionally, Lautaro Martinez and Thuram will lead the frontline for Internazionale.
Paris Saint-Germain's starting XI: Donnarumma; Pacho, Marquinhos, Nuno Mendes, Hakimi; Fabian Ruiz, Vitinha, Joao Neves; Doué, Ousmane Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia.
Inter Milan's starting XI: Sommer; Pavard, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Çalhanoğlu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Lautaro Martinez.
PSG vs Inter Milan:
Luis Enrique's Paris Saint-Germain triumphed in the Champions League final 5-0 against Inter Milan in Munich, lifting the first Champions League trophy in the history of the club. Goals from Mayulu, Kvaratskhelia, Achraf Hakimi and a brace from Désiré Doué gave the win to the French Champions.
After a convincing start, Désiré Doué found in the box delivered a wonderful ball to Achraf Hakimi whose close range tap-in left no chance to Yann Sommer as Paris takes an early lead in the final (12').
A fast break started by Kvaratskhelia led to Désiré Doué's goal as the 19-year-old doubled his side's lead in the final after 20 minutes. The French champions are in complete control of the game at the moment.
Both teams went into the halftime break with Luis Enrique's PSG firmly in control of the game, standing just 45 minutes away from European glory and a treble.
After a superb collective movement started by Ousmane Dembélé, Vitinha perfectly served Désiré Doué who made it 3-0 for Paris Saint-Germain in the final, seemingly sealing the victory for his side after a dominant collective display (63').
Less than 10 minutes later, Kvaratskhelia made it 4-0 and sealed the first Champions League trophy for PSG (73').
Just two minutes after coming on, Senny Mayulu ended a dominant display from PSG as they win the first Champions League trophy of their history (86').