Frank Christian
The journey of PSG has been marked by near victories in the Champions League, but that narrative may shift when they confront Inter Milan on May 31 at the Munich Football Arena for the 2025 UEFA Champions League final.
A triumph would not only grant them their maiden European title but also initiate a series of unprecedented records for any French team.
This match represents not merely a chance at redemption for the Parisians but a pivotal moment in their history.
Inter Milan is also familiar with the grand stage as they pursue their fourth European championship, their first since 2010.
On the other hand, PSG is intent on achieving something entirely new—recognition on the European stage.
Five years after falling to Bayern Munich in the 2020 final, they’ve returned with renewed strength, having already secured both the Ligue 1 title and Coupe de France this season, advancing with impressive performances throughout the Champions League, overcoming Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Arsenal in the semi-finals.
Meanwhile, Inter narrowly overcame Barcelona in a thrilling tie, progressing to meet PSG for the first time in European competition.
Records PSG Could Achieve by Winning the Champions League
1. First Champions League Victory
Since its establishment in 1970, PSG has participated in 17 Champions League seasons without a title, coming closest in 2020 when they faced Bayern. A win against Inter would mark their inaugural European triumph in 55 years.
2. First Treble in Club History
After securing their 13th Ligue 1 and 15th Coupe de France titles, PSG stands on the brink of their first domestic treble. Only eight clubs in Europe have accomplished this, none hailing from France. They’d join an exclusive group of elite clubs.
3. First French Club to Achieve a Treble
No French club, including notable teams like Marseille or Lyon, has ever won the league, the primary domestic cup, and the Champions League in the same season.
4. Second French Team to Capture the Champions League
Marseille’s victory over AC Milan in 1993 is currently France’s lone Champions League title. A PSG win would end a 32-year wait for Ligue 1, making France the sixth country to have multiple teams recognized as European champions.
5. Most Trophy-Laden French Club
With 53 major trophies already to their name, PSG leads in the count of silverware in France. A Champions League victory would elevate their total to 54, creating a significant gap between them and Marseille (31), Saint-Étienne (23), and Lyon (23), solidifying their status as the unrivaled powerhouse of French football.
6. Luis Enrique’s Place in Managerial Prestige
Only six managers have won Champions League titles with two different clubs: Carlos Ancelotti (AC Milan, Real Madrid), Jose Mourinho (Porto and Inter Milan), Ernst Happel (Feyenoord, Hamburger SV), Ottmar Hitzfeld (Borussia Dortmund, Bayern Munich), Jupp Heynckes (Real Madrid, Bayern Munich), and Pep Guardiola (Man City, Barcelona).
Should PSG prevail, Luis Enrique, who previously won with Barcelona in 2015, would join this select group and become only the second Spaniard in history to achieve this feat.
7. Munich’s Tradition of First-Time Champions
Munich has seen four finals—1979 (Nottingham Forest), 1993 (Marseille), 1997 (Dortmund), and 2012 (Chelsea)—each resulting in a first-time champion. PSG could continue this legacy, making them the fifth team to secure their maiden title in a city celebrated for its footballing milestones.
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