Anticipating the Champions League Final

Inter Milan is set to compete against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on May 31 at the Allianz Arena in Munich, aiming for their fourth Champions League title, having previously triumphed in 1964, 1965, and 2010 under manager José Mourinho. They last reached the final in 2023, where they were narrowly defeated by Manchester City.

Why Inter Could Triumph:

1. Enhanced Experience: Inter’s squad has matured since participating in the last final, showcasing a stronger mindset and more competitive edge.
2. Key Player Performance: Lautaro Martinez has emerged as a pivotal figure, now the team captain, driven by the ambition to lift the Champions League after notable victories with Argentina.
3. Final Opportunity for Veterans: This may be a last chance for some senior players, which adds urgency to their performance.

The matchup is highly anticipated, especially as PSG seeks to claim their first Champions League title after coming up short in 2020.

Match Information

• Date: Saturday, May 31
• Time: 3 p.m. ET
• Location: Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany
• Broadcast: CBS / Live stream: Paramount+
• Odds: PSG +105; Draw +240; Inter +270

Inter Starting Lineup

Ideal XI: Yann Sommer; Benjamin Pavard, Francesco Acerbi, Alessandro Bastoni; Denzel Dumfries, Nicolo Barella, Hakan Calhanoglu, Henrix Mkhitaryan, Federico Dimarco; Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram.

Strengths and Weaknesses

• Strengths:

  • Experienced roster with a recent finals appearance.
  • Confidence from defeating top teams like Bayern Munich and Barcelona.

• Weaknesses:

  • Limited squad depth and dependency on team synergy for success.