Player ratings as PSG wipe the floor with Inter Milan to win historic Champions League title | OneFootball

Paris Saint-Germain demolished Inter Milan 5-0 in one of the most one-sided Champions League finals in recent memory.

PSG won both semi-final legs against perennial Premier League runners-up Arsenal en route to their first appearance in the Champions League final since a 1-0 defeat to Bayern Munich in 2020.

After winning three domestic titles this season, Les Parisiens headed into proceedings seeking an elusive first title in Europe’s elite competition to complete an unprecedented quadruple.

Inter dispatched Barcelona in one of the most dynamic semi-final ties in Champions League history to reach the final for the second time in three years.

Manager Simone Inzaghi sought redemption after losing 1-0 to Manchester City in the 2023 showpiece amid speculation he could leave the San Siro for Al-Hilal this summer.

Despite Inzaghi’s desire, his men were on the back foot from the outset, with PSG establishing an early control of the game and quickly capitalising on their dominant spell.

Achraf Hakimi scored against his former club to open the scoring in the 12th minute, but it was a simple tap-in as Vitinha and Desire Doue outplayed Inter’s backline.

It didn’t take long before the perennial Ligue 1 champions made it 2-0.

Ousmane Dembele launched a devastating counter-attack before finding Doue alone on the far side.

Federico Dimarco’s poor marking allowed the French youngster to unleash a feeble attempt, which took an awkward deflection and caught Yann Sommer wrong-footed.

Inter gained a foothold in the game after falling two goals behind but couldn’t create anything meaningful in the first half.

Meanwhile, PSG opted for a more cautious approach, relying on the break to hurt their out-of-sorts opposition.

However, Inter never had any clear idea how to beat the French side’s defence. Furthermore, their more open approach left ample space for Enrique’s side.

After missing several half-chances at the start of the second half, PSG landed a knockout blow in the 63rd minute as Doue completed a brace in his first appearance in a European final.

But PSG refused to take their feet off the gas. Instead, they humiliated Inter as teenage sensation Senny Mayulu scored off the bench to make it 5-0.

Les Parisiens have finally conquered the competition that had been eluding them since the Qatari owners entered the club in 2011.

Paris Saint-Germain (4-3-3)

Gianluigi Donnarumma (7/10) – The former AC Milan goalkeeper was merely a spectator in the first 45 minutes. Only had to one save, though it was fantastic.

Achraf Hakimi (8/10) – Scoring against former team is always special, even more so when it’s in the Champions League final. Had a field day at the back. Calm and collected in possession.

Marquinhos (8/10) – Made light work of Lautaro Martinez in the first half, displaying excellent positioning and spatial awareness. Spot-on performance from the captain.

Willian Pacho (7/10) – Marcus Thuram rarely made him sweat in dangerous areas, though he outjumped him late in the first half and nearly pulled one back for Inter.

Nuno Mendes (6/10) – PSG may have lacked his tireless runs down the flank, yet the Portuguese full-back held up his end of the bargain defensively.

Vitinha (8/10) – His defence-splitting pass set up PSG for the opening goal. Outstanding technique and pinpoint passing was on full display. Pulled all the strings in the front third.

Joao Neves (7/10) – Another energetic showing from the diminutive midfielder.

Fabian Ruiz (6/10) – Not as effective as Vitinha and Neves, yet he never wasted possession and always knew what to do with the ball.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (7/10) – Showed occasional flashes of brilliance but didn’t impact the play the way Enrique might have expected for most of the game. Spurned two massive chances early in the second half but found the net to add to Inter’s misery.

Ousmane Dembele (8/10) – Too hot to handle for Francesco Acerbi, the Frenchman provided an assist for Doue. Omnipresent threat.

Desire Doue (10/10) – Unselfish, he served Hakimi on a silver platter for the opener and scored a lucky goal less than ten minutes later to land a knockout punch. How often do you see a teenager bag a brace in their maiden European final?

Substitutions

Bradley Barcola (7/10)

Lucas Hernandez (6/10)

Goncalo Ramos (5/10)

Senny Mayulu (7/10)

Warren Zaire-Emery (N/A)

Inter Milan (3-5-2)

Yann Sommer (3/10) – Despite making numerous saves, all that was in vain as his backline let him down.

Alessandro Bastoni (4/10) – Not the best night for the best Serie A defender for 2024/25 as he struggled for pace against Doue and Dembele.

Francesco Acerbi (3/10) – Inter’s weakest link at the back, the veteran ace was too slow for PSG’s high tempo. Couldn’t cope with the French team’s intense pressing.

Benjamin Pavard (6/10) – Back form injury, the ex-Bayern Munich star had a decent game against Kvaratskhelia. A lack of match fitness took its toll, as he had to go off early in the second half.

Denzel Dumfries (5/10) – Inter’s semi-final hero fell well short of his incredible performance against Barcelona. Had sporadic ventures into the final third but with no end product.

Nicolo Barella (5/10) – The Nerazzurri desperately needed their midfield engine to turn on, but the ex-Cagliari star didn’t have his night.

Hakan Calhanoglu (4/10) – His absence from the build-up play was greatly felt throughout the game as Inter couldn’t deal with PSG’s incredible press.

Henrikh Mkhitaryan (3/10) – Well past his prime, the former Manchester United midfielder had a night he’ll want to forget in a hurry.

Federico Dimarco (2/10) – His poor positioning left Doue on side for PSG’s opener, while he was too slow to close the French starlet down for the second. An awful night for the highly-rated wing-back.

Lautaro Martinez (3/10) – A near-anonymous performance from El Toro! The Inter skipped let another final fly past him. Disappointing!

Marcus Thuram (4/10) – Much more involved in the build-up than his attacking colleague. However, wasted Inter’s only chance to salvage some pride in Munich.

Substitutions

Yann Bisseck (N/A)

Nicola Zalewski (5/10)

Matteo Darmian (4/10)

Kristjan Asllani (4/10)