PARIS — At long last, Paris Saint-Germain have done it. After years of heartbreak and close calls, the French side finally got their hands on the European Cup, and in some style too — a thumping 5-0 win over Inter Milan in the final has made sure their name will be etched in football history.
The match, played at a packed Wembley Stadium on Saturday night, never really offered much drama. PSG took control early and never let go. From the start, it was clear Inter had no answers.
Kylian Mbappé opened the scoring just ten minutes in, finishing coolly after a clever link-up down the right wing. The goal opened the floodgates. Within another 15 minutes, Vitinha sent in a thunderbolt from outside the area to double PSG’s lead.
Inter looked lost. Their defence, usually solid, was repeatedly pulled apart. Ousmane Dembélé added a third before the break, cutting through defenders like they weren’t there. By halftime, the outcome felt decided.
The second half wasn’t any kinder to the Italian side. PSG kept pushing. Mbappé got his second goal of the night — a sharp finish after a defensive error — and Achraf Hakimi added a fifth late on with a curling free kick. Inter never looked like mounting a response.
When the final whistle blew, there was no doubt: this was PSG’s night. Players collapsed in joy, fans erupted, and manager Luis Enrique stood calmly on the sideline, arms folded but smiling.
“This is something we’ve worked towards for so long,” said Enrique in a post-match interview. “The boys were brilliant. They stayed calm, followed the plan, and got the reward they deserved.”
Mbappé, who may be heading into his last season with PSG, kept his comments brief but emotional. “We’ve been chasing this for years,” he said. “Tonight, we gave our fans something to be proud of.”
For Inter, it was a harsh reality. They were simply outclassed on the biggest stage. Their players trudged off, disappointed but respectful.
For PSG though, this victory may be just the beginning. After all the money, effort, and rebuilds, they’ve finally climbed to the top of Europe.
