Paris Saint-Germain: Historic triumph in the Champions League!

Paris Saint-Germain: Historic triumph in the Champions League!

On June 1, 2025, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) won the UEFA Champions League in a memorable final. With an impressive 5-0 win over Inter Milan at the Munich Stadium, PSG secured their first title in the competition. This historic game is seen as the most one-sided final decision in the history of the Champions League, with the joy of the triumph being reinforced by the emotion also evoked by PSG players.

Desire Doue, a 19-year-old player, made headlines by scoring both a goal and an assist, making him the youngest player to score in a Champions League final. Adding to the shine of the game were Achraf Hakimi, who set an example with the first goal against his former team, as well as Senny Mayuli and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, the latter scoring a goal. Ousmane Dembélé demonstrated his class with two assists. PSG coach Luis Enrique, who is now one of the few coaches to win this title with two different clubs, honored his late daughter Xan with moving gestures during the game.

A look at the next Champions League season

After this triumph, the UEFA Champions League season ends and is marked for the first time by a league phase resulting from reforms. The next season will begin in three months and so far 29 clubs have secured their tickets for the coming season. However, things remain challenging for the domestic teams from the ADMIRAL Bundesliga as there is no fixed place for the champions in the Champions League.

The reforms to the Champions League were necessary to do more justice to current competitions. From the 2024/25 season, the number of participants will increase from 32 to 36 and the group stage will be replaced by a single-track league format. The best teams will meet earlier, while the final tournament will continue to be played in a knockout format.

The history of the UEFA Champions League

The UEFA Champions League, which has been held under this name since 1992/93, has a long history dating back to 1955. The competition, originally known as the European Champion Clubs' Cup, is the premier club competition in Europe and attracts the best teams on the continent. Real Madrid holds the record with 15 titles, followed by AC Milan with 7 titles. The winner of the Champions League also qualifies for the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup.

By winning the Champions League, PSG not only lost its place in this glorious history, but also achieved a treble consisting of Ligue 1, the Coupe de France and the Champions League, the first club to achieve this since Manchester City in the 2022/23 season.

For PSG fans and supporters, this victory is another step towards the club's consolidation as one of the leaders in Europe. The UEFA Champions League continues to be a fascinating showcase for Europe's best football and will continue to provide exciting duels for years to come.

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