Sacchi: Luis Enrique’s football lesson, Inter had ‘no idea how to behave’ | OneFootball

Arrigo Sacchi sees a huge Luis Enrique football lesson in PSG’s 5-0 win over Inter in the Champions League Final, but the Nerazzurri had ‘no idea how to behave.’

Inter faced the biggest Final defeat in a major European tournament on Saturday, losing 5-0 against PSG in Munich.

Former Milan and Italy coach Arrigo Sacchi, a two-time Champions League winner with the Rossoneri, analysed the match in his latest column for Gazzetta dello Sport.

“It’s not about a single player, but football interpreted as an organisation and harmonious movement as the pursuit of beauty through speed, dribbling, passing and one-twos,” wrote the ex-coach.

Sacchi: Inter had ‘no idea how to behave’

epa12148192 Players of Inter look disappointed as they greet their supporters after losing the UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Internazionale Milano in Munich, Germany 31 May 2025. EPA-EFE/FILIP SINGER

“All Inter can do is applaud their opponents and bow to their brilliance.

“This is what happens when, on one side, there is a team that knows exactly what it has to do, and on the other hand, another one that has no idea how to behave.”

Inter were never really fighting for a result as they conceded twice in the opening 20 minutes.

“I have to be honest: given the personality shown over the course of the season and given the experience of Inzaghi’s players, I didn’t expect such a traumatic start,” Sacchi continued.

“I don’t really know what happened. You have to experience some situations first-hand to judge them, but I feel confident saying that the physical sharpness made the difference.”

Inter defender Francesco Acerbi said PSG were running twice as fast as Inter, and Sacchi seemed to agree.

“PSG were running at 100 miles an hour, perhaps even faster. On the other hand, Inter were jogging. As a result, the Nerazzurri never managed to threaten Donnarumma’s goal, except through the usual set pieces,” the ex-coach argued.

“The French side always tried to play the ball on the ground, move it around quickly and forced Inter to chase them, showing how European matches should be approached.

Sacchi reveals what he admired about Luis Enrique

“What I admired the most was the organisation Luis Enrique gave the team. It felt like the French were playing with their eyes closed. They always knew where their teammates were, in every area of the pitch. They were never in trouble and always knew how to handle situations, even the most complex ones.”

epa12148236 Inter head coach Simone Inzaghi looks disappointed after receiving the runner-up medals of the UEFA Champions League final between Paris Saint-Germain and Internazionale Milano in Munich, Germany 31 May 2025. EPA-EFE/FILIP SINGER

Quite incredibly, Inter have finished the season without a trophy despite running for the treble just a month ago.

“Inter never gave me the impression they could create a real chance. I didn’t see any structured play from Inzaghi’s men and that’s the core of the issue,” continued Sacchi.

“Inter reached the finish line empty. When you don’t have the energy to bring onto the pitch, it’s hard to stand up to opponents like PSG. Simone Inzaghi will be questioned now, as it’s always the case in football, but blaming the coach won’t solve the problem.

MUNICH, GERMANY – MAY 31: Luis Enrique, Head Coach of Paris Saint-Germain, looks on prior to the UEFA Champions League Final 2025 between Paris Saint-Germain and FC Internazionale Milano at Munich Football Arena on May 31, 2025 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Carl Recine/Getty Images)

“The playing style, comprising work, effort, understanding, and organisation, is the foundation of every success.

“Who knows what Mbappé must have thought watching his former teammates play? Luis Enrique gave a football lesson that should be learned by heart.”

The Spanish tactician has now won the second treble of his career, following his first at Barcelona in 2015, which he completed by beating Juventus in the Champions League Final in Berlin.