PSG boss Luis urges youthful side to give their all against Simone Inzaghi’s wily old Inter to become first team from Paris to win Champions League title
Paris Saint-Germain forward Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (right) during a training session on Thursday. Pic/Getty Images
Favourites Paris Saint-Germain have their sights fixed on finally winning the Champions League trophy, but a rugged and battle-hardened Inter Milan side stand in their way in Saturday’s final in Munich.
The climax to the European season has thrown up a mouthwatering clash of opposing styles. It is a contest between one of the continent’s old guard that relies on a solid defence and the ability to counter-attack against and a state-owned modern superclub that play on the front-foot. Luis Enrique’s thrilling young Paris side — average age under 24 — has taken Europe by storm despite a spluttering start to the season.
Luis Enrique
When they last came to Munich in November and lost 1-0 to Bayern, they were in danger of being knocked out during the league phase in the first season since the Champions League’s new format was introduced. A brilliant comeback win in January against 2023 champions Manchester City was the catalyst for a superb run as PSG eliminated three more Premier League sides — Liverpool, Aston Villa and Arsenal — en route to the final of a tournament they are yet to win.
Ousmane Dembele has been the standout with 33 goals in all competitions, ably assisted by fellow forwards Desire Doue, Bradley Barcola and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Others like right-back Achraf Hakimi and goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma have also been superb for the French league and cup double winners.
“We know what kind of football we want to play and now we just need to go out and do it to our full potential,” said their Spanish coach, who is looking to win his second Champions League title, a decade after leading Barcelona to glory in Berlin. “All players and coaches dream of playing in a Champions League final, but most don’t get the chance. We want to be the first ones in Paris to win the Champions League and make history,” added the PSG boss.
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