PSG is set to shine on the grandest stage of European football, with a chance to make history and consolidate their reputation.
The 13-time Ligue 1 champions, appearing in their second UEFA Champions League final since 2020, where they suffered a narrow defeat to Bayern Munich, are gearing up to face Inter Milan at the Munich Football Arena on May 31.
Having already secured the Ligue 1 crown and clinched the Coupe de France with a commanding 3-0 victory over Reims, Luis Enrique’s team is on the brink of achieving a remarkable treble.
To reach this final, they overcame strong opponents including Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Arsenal.
This season is particularly noteworthy as it marks PSG’s first without star player Kylian Mbappe. Despite this change, the team has evolved tactically, showcasing resilience and earning recognition globally.
This marks Luis Enrique’s second final as a manager; he previously celebrated a Champions League victory with Barcelona in 2015, during which the team achieved a treble.
PSG Can draw inspiration from this statistic
Will PSG claim their inaugural Champions League title? One statistic supports this possibility.
The intriguing fact is that every UEFA Champions League final held in Munich has resulted in a first-time champion. This totals four out of four occurrences.
As per UEFA’s records, both the Olympiastadion and the newer Munich Football Arena have hosted four European Cup finals prior to 2025.
In 1979, Nottingham Forest triumphed over Malmo for their first title. Marseille stunned AC Milan in 1993, marking the only occasion a Ligue 1 team has won the trophy.
Borussia Dortmund earned their first championship in 1997, while Chelsea achieved victory in 2012, beating Bayern Munich in a tense shootout at the latter’s home ground.
May 31 will be the fifth final staged in Munich, where Inter Milan has previously celebrated three victories. PSG aims to ignite their Champions League trophy collection.
Could this city of first-time champions witness PSG’s ascent? The history and current form make it a close call, yet Munich’s tradition hints at the possibility.
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