PSG has more advantages than Inter Milan in the Champions League final - Photo: AFP
In theory, PSG has too many advantages over Inter Milan. Therefore, fans of the French team have the right to dream of their first Champions League title.
Change in time
Looking at the group stage, it was hard to believe that PSG could go far. They had to accept "ugly" results such as losing 0-2 to Arsenal, 1-2 to Atletico Madrid, 0-1 to Bayern Munich. This forced PSG to play a knockout match. And they were a bit lucky when they only had to face fellow countrymen Brest.
But from the 10-0 aggregate victory in this round, PSG began to transform. They successively overcame Liverpool, Aston Villa and Arsenal to reach the final match of this year's Champions League.
In these matches, PSG sometimes encountered difficulties, not necessarily completely favorable. But they are no longer the team that easily gives up like in previous years. Experience and bravery are clearly shown, the difference compared to the group stage.
Another factor is the purchase of players that fit the style of play. Typically, in this year's winter transfer window, PSG spent 70 million euros to bring in Kvaratskhelia. This helped them play well in the later stages of the season.
Favorable conditions
Going into the Champions League final, PSG has many more favorable conditions than Inter Milan. First of all, they have a better, more balanced squad. According to the valuation site Transfermarkt, PSG's squad is worth up to 923.5 million euros. Inter Milan's figure is 663.8 million euros, which means it is only about 2/3 of its opponent's.
Not to mention that the average age of PSG's players is significantly younger than Inter Milan's (23.6 compared to 29.6), which is quite important in a season where both teams are going through different scenarios.
Kvaratskhelie (middle) arrived in January but immediately made a significant change for PSG - Photo: AFP
PSG have already won Ligue 1 since the beginning of April, while the French Cup has never been a difficult goal for them. Thanks to that, they can focus all their attention on the Champions League. PSG players are young, healthy and have been rested, so they are physically fit and full of energy for the final.
On the contrary, Inter Milan had to exert all their strength until the final day of Serie A. They had to go through a series of tense matches, thrilling chases but in the end still could not win the title.
In the Italian Cup, Inter also succumbed to AC Milan in the semi-finals. The consecutive defeats not only wore down the physical strength of the older players, but also affected their mentality.
Overall, Inter Milan are not an easy team to bully. But PSG clearly have more advantages.
Coach Enrique's talent
Coach Luis Enrique (brown shirt) is very experienced, having led Barcelona to the Champions League title - Photo: REUTERS
One of PSG's most important pillars is certainly coach Luis Enrique. After Mbappe left, many people were skeptical about the strength of the French team.
But it seems that this departure is beneficial for Luis Enrique, who always values the collective over the individual. In an interview for a documentary, the Spanish strategist once said: "Here, we don't allow Mbappe to do whatever he wants. Pampering the players is the old philosophy of PSG. And this has prevented the team from winning major titles."
And his approach has been supported by many players, including Ousmane Dembele, who was criticised for his poor time at Barcelona but has shone since moving to PSG.
10 years ago, Enrique led Barca to a convincing treble. With his class and experience, he is expected to help PSG do the same this year.
If they fail to win the Champions League, it is not known when PSG will have such an opportunity again. In 2020, they suffered a bitter defeat against Bayern Munich and certainly none of their fans want to see this result repeated.
Source: https://tuoitre.vn/psg-khong-vo-dich-champions-league-luc-nay-thi-con-luc-nao-20250530133744474.htm
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