Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Champions League match.
Inter Milan have already stumbled once this season, failing to win the Scudetto as Napoli claimed the title. Could another disappointment await them on Saturday? Paris Saint-Germain have looked the stronger side throughout the campaign. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia could once again be a key threat to Internazionale.
Paris Saint-Germain
The Georgian international has already collected two domestic titles this season. First with Paris Saint-Germain, who wrapped up the Ligue 1 title well before the final rounds, and previously with Napoli, where he featured in 17 Serie A matches before moving on. However, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is not the only player capable of shaping the outcome of the final. Ligue 1’s Player of the Season, Ousmane Dembélé, is also in outstanding form. His goal and assist (1:1) in the semi-finals against Arsenal were crucial in sending Paris Saint-Germain to the final in Munich at the Allianz Arena—their second UEFA Champions League final appearance since Qatari ownership began. No other French side has reached this stage of the competition since 2004.
Inter Milan
For Inter Milan, this is a second final in the last three seasons—once again, they are not seen as favourites. Back in 2023, their chances of winning in normal time were considered minimal, and while current evaluations may be slightly more optimistic, they remain the underdogs. That previous campaign ended in a 1:0 defeat to Manchester City in regulation time. However, some analysts now view Inter Milan as genuine contenders. Their path to the final has been impressive: they eliminated Barcelona in a thrilling semi-final, scoring a dramatic sixth goal in stoppage time of the second leg to force extra time, where they secured victory. That run may have come at a cost domestically, as they rested key forwards Lautaro Martínez and Marcus Thuram in earlier league matches—together, the pair have netted 40 goals this season.
Paris Saint-Germain vs Inter Milan Prediction
While Inter Milan have shown defensive frailties, their goalkeeper Yann Sommer is capable of exceptional performances, even against a squad as potent as Paris Saint-Germain. On the opposite end, Paris Saint-Germain can count on Gianluigi Donnarumma, who is also known for delivering on the biggest stage. This final has all the makings of either a high-scoring showdown or a tightly contested, low-scoring battle. There is one intangible factor that could tilt the balance in favour of Paris Saint-Germain. Manager Luis Enrique has vowed to win the Champions League in honour of his daughter Xana, who passed away from bone cancer in 2019 at just nine years old. She was a beloved figure at Barcelona and now serves as a spiritual inspiration for Paris Saint-Germain. Whether the victory comes in 90 minutes or via a penalty shoot-out, this squad appears ready to finally lift the trophy in Munich.
