Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan are poised for a titanic clash in the UEFA Champions League final in Munich on Saturday, with both sides chasing football immortality.

For PSG, this is more than a title—it’s the culmination of years of ambition and reinvention. Backed by Qatari ownership since 2011, the Parisian club has invested heavily in global superstars without lifting Europe’s biggest prize. But this season marks a turning point.

“We want to bring this trophy home for the first time,” said PSG coach Luis Enrique, who could become just the seventh manager to win the competition with two different clubs. “It’s a chance to make history.”

Gone are the high-profile egos of Messi, Neymar, and Mbappé. In their place, a youthful, unified squad led by captain Marquinhos and energized by standout performers like Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, and Vitinha. Their collective spirit and tactical discipline have powered them past European giants like City and Arsenal.

Meanwhile, Inter Milan, Champions League winners in 2010, are no strangers to the grand stage. Under Simone Inzaghi, they return to the final for the second time in three seasons. Captain Lautaro Martinez—now the club’s all-time top scorer in the competition—leads a seasoned, battle-tested side that edged Barcelona in a thrilling semifinal.

“PSG is a great team, but we know our strengths,” said Martinez. “We’re here to win.”

Inter’s strategic squad-building—focused on experienced talent and value signings—contrasts sharply with PSG’s lavish spending, but both teams enter the final with equal hunger.

For both managers and their clubs, Saturday offers a defining moment—one that could reshape their legacy on the European stage.

Source: Al Jazeera

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