No More Bling: How PSG Earned Europe’s Respect Ahead of Champions League Final
- Paris Saint-Germain will face Inter Milan in the UEFA Champions League final on May 31, 2025, at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany.
- PSG reset started two years ago by releasing stars Messi, Neymar, and Mbappé, aiming to build a team focused on values and youth under coach Luis Enrique.
- Luis Enrique shaped a cohesive squad averaging 24 years old that plays with tactical discipline and energy, led by key players like Ousmane Dembele and supported by Luis Campos' player selections.
- Dembele scored 18 goals with 4 assists since the new year, while Inter relies on goalkeeper Yann Sommer, who prevented 5.23 expected goals in 13 Champions League games this season.
- This final represents a clash of football ideologies and urban ambitions, with PSG and Inter both seeking prestige and lucrative rewards, including over €2 billion in season prize money.
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No more bling: How PSG earned Europe’s respect ahead of Champions League final
With a youthful squad and attractive style of play, Paris Saint-Germain have largely shaken off the arrogant, nouveau-riche label that has stuck to the club since their Qatari takeover more than a decade ago. Victory against Inter Milan on Saturday would also banish their reputation as Champions League chokers.
UEFA Prize Money: PSG at the Top, but What About Celje and Olimpija?
The biggest match of this year's club football season is just around the corner, as PSG and Inter will battle it out for the Champions League trophy. Ahead of Saturday's spectacle, figures have been released on the millions of euros that clubs have received for their European successes in the current season. PSG have earned the most so far, will Inter overtake them after the final showdown?
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