Munich’s Allianz Arena, tomorrow evening of PSG and Inter Milan Face, at May 21.00 CET, in the UEFA Champions League final.
The match is the culmination of a long season filled with ups and downs for both PSG and Inter Milan.
But this is an opportunity to rewrite a story that is not entirely positive, especially for Intel.
First of all, Inter knows that their season doesn’t meet expectations domestically.
Nerazzurri was unable to acquire silverware for the first time in Italy in five years. They missed city rival AC Milan at Super Coppa Italiana, but Rossoneri knocked them out of Coppa Italia.
Inter then experienced a bitter disappointment in the Serie A title race.
After last season’s highlighted title victory, he joined the campaign as a big favorite for Scudetto, missing out on the final day of the season.
Inter Milan hopes to turn Zero title into a historic fourth Champions League trophy against PSG
Nerazzurri had too many slip-ups in the league. Therefore, they finished with the points behind Naples.
Inter Milan coach Simone Inzagi is at risk of finishing the season without a trophy for the first time since arriving at the Nellazuri Bench in 2021.
But, on the other hand, Inzagi was still able to achieve his most impressive trophy.
Inter will once be in the Champions League final under former coach Lazio. They reached the final of the 2022-23 season.
Inter faced Manchester City at that point. The team went to the toes with the Premier League juggernaut, but still lost the match 1-0.
Therefore, Intel has a real sense of unfinished business after that heartbreak.
However, the team also has a new belief that it can rewrite the story this time.
Aiming for the glory of highs and the first Champions League crown PSG
On both sides of the equation, Inter’s opponent, Paris Saint-Germain, led by manager Louis Enrique, enjoys the dominant season in the country.
The Parisians were won with a style that highlighted both the League One title and the Coupe de France.
So, in the case of PSG, there is an opportunity to secure European highs to win in Munich tomorrow.
Paris Saint-Germain has previously appeared in the Champions League finals once. They lost to Bayern Munich on a 1-0 scoreline in 2020.
But that’s the closest thing to the French side securing the trophy.
PSG has been targeting European glory for years. However, this season, it appears that they have found chemistry that escaped most of that period.
The Parisians had mixed league stages this season. But they were back in the winter and symbolising improvement with a 4-2 comeback victory over Manchester City.
PSG reached the final by knocking out three Premier League teams: Liverpool, Aston Villa and Arsenal.
Meanwhile, InterInter eliminated Feynord, Bayern Munich and Barcelona in the knockout round.
The tie with Blaugrana in particular has proven to be the most classic of all time.
Team News – PSG vs Inter Milan Champions League Finals: Injuries and Suspension
Neither Inter nor PSG handles significant absences in terms of injury or suspension.
Nerazzurri coach Simone Inzaghi should have a full team at his freedom.
Lautaro Martinez is back after thigh issues that caused the Intercaptain to miss the final few league matches of the season.
He was injured during the semi-final tie against Barcelona at Inter.
Meanwhile, Benjamin Pavad has returned from an ankle sprain. He was finally defeated by Inter’s Serie at the end of April by Rome.
Yann Bisseck was a small doubt after suffering minor knee issues against Inter’s Serie A season ender Como. Meanwhile, Piotr Zielinski missed the match due to muscle problems.
However, all the senior teams at Inter fit and should be available tomorrow. However, forward Joaquin Correa is not part of Inter’s Champions League team.
Meanwhile, Paris Saint-Germain is losing the existing defender kimpembe. The French International season ended after he underwent surgery this month.
Otherwise, PSG coach Luis Enrique could call his entire team.
Most likely to start XIS: PSG vs InterMilan Champions League Final
PSG (4-3-3): Gianluigi donnarumma; Nuno Mendes, Willian Pacho, Achuraf Hakimi. Fabian Lewis, Bicinha and Joa Neves. Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue
Intermilan (3-5-2): Yann Sommer; Alessandro Bastoni, Francesco Aserbi, Benjamin Pavabdo. Federico Dimarco, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Hakan Calhanoglu, Nicolo Barella; Lautaro Martinez Marcus Sarham.
Referee Ist Vancovacs will host the Champions League final
Judgment: Istvan Kovacs (Romania).
Assistant referees: Mihaymalica (Romania) and Ferenzirogi (Romania).
Fourth official: Bruno Miguel Alves Jesus (Portuguese).
VAR: Dennis Higgler (Netherlands), Katalin Popa (Romania) and Pol van Boechel (Netherlands).
Keep an eye out: Denzel Dumfries – Inter’s less-than-secret weapon
There are no concerns about serious injuries, but intercoach Simone Inzagi will certainly start his first choice. So, Nerazzurri has people who make a lot of difference on the pitch.
From Talismanic captain Lautaro Martinez to world-class Italian internationals such as Alessandro Bastoni and Nicolo Valera.
Veterans Henrik Mukhitaryan and Yang Sommer are almost certainly staring at the final opportunity to win the Champions League.
And the aging duo performed that way in the previous round. Mkhitaryan’s tireless running and Somer’s goal hero certainly helped him to reach this stage.
However, a potential player for Inter is Denzeldan Fleece.
The Dutch missed the quarter-final against Bayern Munich. But when he returned to Barcelona, he was extremely important.
When the Dumfries are plundering the right side, Inter look at another side.
The 29-year-old’s pace and timing of his running were something that Barcelona couldn’t live with. He was ruthless at punishing their high defensive lines.
With two assists in the second game against Barcelona, Dumfries was crowned what was already a very accomplished season.
Dumfries scored nine goals and gave five assists in 40 appearances in all competitions of the campaign.
And Intel hopes that the Dutch can produce something similar for PSG tomorrow.
The battle between Dumfries and former Napolitan winger Kvichakvarackuliar could be a place where tomorrow’s final will win and lose.
Conclusion note: Inter Milan is not defeated
Paris Saint-Germain is a team that has gained widespread support among experts and betting markets entering the final of tomorrow.
The unfair domestic form of the Ligue 1 Giants and the quality of their displays for teams like Manchester City and Liverpool have finally seen many chips to go all the way in Europe.
But Intel was here 24 months ago. Nerazzurri was almost universally seen as his second favorite against Manchester City.
The city may have won that opportunity. But it was a completely uniform contest and Inter missed some good chances to at least force extra time.
Similarly, Nerazzurri has further established European qualifications this season.
Inter launched its European campaign in a fierce battle against its final opponent in 2023.
The league stage continued, with intersecure and memorable victories over Arsenal, RB Leipzig and Monaco, acquiring only one goal in eight matches.
Then, in the knockout round, Inter rejected suspicions against Bayern Munich and Barcelona.
Therefore, Nerazzurri will feel all the confidence in the world that he can hold himself against the PSG. And maybe even take the final step that was missing in 2023.
