Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) achieved a historic milestone on May 31, 2025, clinching their first UEFA Champions League title with a commanding 5-0 win over Inter Milan at Munich’s Allianz Arena. This triumph, coupled with their 13th Ligue 1 title and a record-extending 16th Coupe de France, delivered a remarkable domestic and European treble, solidifying PSG’s status as a global football powerhouse.
In the Champions League final, PSG showcased their dominance. Achraf Hakimi scored in the 12th minute, followed by a brace from 19-year-old star Désiré Doué (20’ and 63’). Khvicha Kvaratskhelia added a fourth in the 73rd minute, and Senny Mayulu sealed the victory in the 86th. PSG’s 3.23 expected goals (xG) dwarfed Inter’s 0.49, with goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and midfielders Vitinha, João Neves, and Fabián Ruiz ensuring a clean sheet. The performance reflected head coach Luis Enrique’s tactical overhaul, emphasizing high pressing and cohesive play.
The 2024/25 season marked a turning point for PSG after the departures of Kylian Mbappé, Neymar, and Lionel Messi. Luis Enrique’s focus on youth and discipline transformed the squad. PSG went unbeaten away in Ligue 1, secured the title with six games to spare, and defeated Reims 3-0 in the Coupe de France final, with Bradley Barcola scoring twice. In Europe, PSG navigated a challenging Champions League campaign, overcoming Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Arsenal despite a 15th-place finish in the new-format league phase.
Standout performers included Ousmane Dembélé, Ligue 1’s top scorer with 21 goals, whose semi-final strike against Arsenal proved crucial, and Doué, whose final brace underscored his potential. Luis Enrique’s leadership earned widespread acclaim for reshaping PSG into a formidable unit.
This victory, the first for a French club in the Champions League since Marseille in 1993, strengthens PSG’s $4.4 billion valuation (per Forbes) and global brand. Celebrations are planned on the Champs-Élysées, and the win secures spots in the 2025/26 Champions League and 2025 UEFA Super Cup. However, Ligue 1’s weaker domestic TV deal highlights PSG’s unique financial edge in French football.
For stakeholders, PSG’s 2024/25 season signals a successful shift to sustainable, youth-driven success, positioning the club for sustained domestic dominance and greater European competitiveness.