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PSG vs Inter Milan: Who will win the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League final?
By Aman Shukla Published on May 31, 2025, 09:57 IST The stage is set for a thrilling showdown as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) face Inter Milan in the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League Final at the Allianz Arena in Munich this Saturday. With both teams in red-hot form, fans around the world eagerly await to see who will lift the prestigious European trophy. Inter Milan Recent Form Inter Milan have had an impressive season, narrowly missing out on the Serie A title by just one point. Under Simone Inzaghi's leadership, the Nerazzurri have combined tactical discipline with attacking flair. A comfortable 2-0 win over Como in their last domestic fixture shows they're in strong form heading into the final. Predicted Inter Lineup (3-5-2) Sommer; Bisseck, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Çalhanoglu, Barella, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, Martínez PSG Recent Form PSG are aiming to win their first-ever UEFA Champions League title. After claiming the Ligue 1 crown and defeating Reims 3-0 in the Coupe de France final, the Parisian giants are full of confidence. Luis Enrique has brought balance and resilience to a team long criticized for underperforming on Europe's biggest stage. Predicted PSG Lineup (4-3-3) Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz; Doué, Dembélé, Kvaratskhelia Prediction: Who Will Win the Champions League Final? While Inter Milan bring experience and structure, PSG have the flair and momentum of a team on the rise. If Luis Enrique's side can handle the occasion and execute their game plan, this could finally be PSG's year to lift the Champions League trophy. However, Inter's experience in knockout football and their tactical discipline make this a very close contest. Final Prediction: PSG 2-1 Inter Milan (After Extra Time) Champions LeagueInter MilanPSG Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
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The ultimate Champions League final guide – PSG's pacy pressing vs Inter's intelligent defensive unit
With 188 Champions League games played, just one remains. Tonight's final between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan provides an intriguing tactical battle between two styles of play. The omens look good for PSG as they look to lift the trophy for the first time — the previous four finals in Munich all provided a first-time winner and the only other time a French and Italian side met in the final (Marseille vs Milan, 1993 in Munich), the team from France came out on top. Advertisement However, Simone Inzaghi's Inter are competing in their second Champions League final in three years, and many of that 2022-23 squad remain, meaning they benefit from experience. This is the first time the two teams have faced each other in a competitive fixture, so there is no historical data to look at, but there are clues from the run-in to the final, so allow The Athletic to unpack some key tactical themes that might emerge. Last week, speaking at the UEFA media day ahead of the final, Luis Enrique was glowing in his assessment of PSG's pressing capabilities: 'You can see how many ball recoveries (the attackers) have. This is one of the concepts that is hardest to instil because attackers have to change their mindset. It's about working as a team. We did that last season, but we've been better this year.' He has coached them into becoming one of Europe's most aggressive pressing sides, often comfortable going man-for-man, though they have tweaked their scheme in deeper Champions League rounds — keeping an extra defender back and leaving No 9 Ousmane Dembele to cut the pitch in half while PSG lock on down one side. Their press was particularly excellent in the round of 16 first leg at home to Liverpool, forcing them long, and left-back Nuno Mendes shut down Mohamed Salah when he was targeted with direct balls. The challenge now is implementing that press against one of Europe's best sides at playing over and through opponents. Manchester City head coach Pep Guardiola summarised after the 2023 Champions League final that 'they bring you up (bait the press). They found the strikers, they link really well, (they) can keep it, and after they run for the other side.' Inter's opening goal in the quarter-final first leg away to Bayern Munich — the top-pressing team in the Champions League this season — proved that. Inzaghi's side built up in a 2-3 shape, pushing left centre-back Alessandro Bastoni on. When Bayern jumped, Sommer went over the press, targeting Lautaro Martinez, with Inter two-v-two against Bayern's centre-backs. Lautaro, only 5ft 8in (176cm) tall, beats Kim Min-jae in the air and flicks it on to Marcus Thuram. Immediately, he arcs a run in support as they play a one-two. The release pass to wing-back Carlos Augusto is not quite on — because he ran so early, he is offside — so Lautaro finds the advancing centre-back Bastoni. Bastoni then plays forward to Augusto, with both Inter wing-backs on the last line (Matteo Darmian is just in shot on the near side). The rest of the move has to be appreciated in video form, with Augusto's early, low cross trying to find a tap-in for Thuram. It ends up a little more behind him than he wants, and the France international reacts excellently to backheel it into Lautaro's path. He picks out the top-right corner with an outside-of-the-boot finish. Full-backs — or wing-backs — very rarely tend to be match-winners, but that could easily be the case in this final. Inter's 3-5-2 in possession is built on the attacking output of Federico Dimarco and Denzel Dumfries, with the latter involved in five of Inter's six goals (two goals, three assists) in the semi-final over Barcelona. Collectively, Inter have scored 10 times from crosses this Champions League season, the most in the competition. They showed their wide threat inside a minute of the semi-final when they baited the Barcelona press, played long to Thuram, and Nicolo Barella released Dumfries. After his first cross was cleared — with Dimarco attacking the back post — he crossed low for Thuram to backheel in. It's a dream start for Inter. Marcus Thuram gives the visitors the lead after just 30 seconds with a wonderful improvised finish. The Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys is stunned.#UCL 🎥 @footballontnt — The Athletic | Football (@TheAthleticFC) April 30, 2025 PSG's full-backs are equally fundamental to their style. Right-back Achraf Hakimi is rarely right or back in the team, often taking up aggressive positions in the half-space in attack, as PSG's 4-3-3 really builds up as a 3-2-5. He provides plenty of underlapping runs to support and combine with the winger — either Desire Doue or Khvicha Kvaratskhelia — and a real box-crashing threat too. On the left, Nuno Mendes tucks in plenty to cover for Hakimi, often making a back three. In moments of settled possession, though, he will push forward too to overload the last line. Hakimi (eight) and Mendes (five) are second and fourth for goal involvements in the PSG squad this European term, and they either scored or assisted eight of their 19 knockout round goals. They combined for PSG's second in the quarter-final return leg away to Aston Villa, breaking from deep with Hakimi making the third-man run when Kvaratskhelia set a pass back to Joao Neves. PSG were four-versus-two, with Mendes running — offside — straight through the centre and Dembele having pulled wide. Hakimi passed wide to Dembele, who dribbled. Hakimi's underlap took the defender with him… … and Dembele passed across to Mendes, who controlled with his first touch and curled past Emi Martinez, in off the post, with his second. Many neutrals might give PSG the edge in Saturday's final, given the blistering pace and intelligent interchange of their fluid attack. However, if there were one team in European football that you would back to stop them, it would be Inter. Inter's defensive unit has been incredible in the Champions League this season, conceding just one open-play goal in their opening 10 games. Granted, six goals conceded across two semi-final legs against Barcelona will give Luis Enrique confidence that he can inflict similar punishment on Inzaghi, but Inter are comfortable in their disciplined 5-3-2 block that can frustrate teams for long periods. Inter are not set up to be gung-ho in their pressing, but will shuffle across from left to right and block central spaces — forcing the opposition to circulate possession and do their best to find gaps in their structure. While PSG are not the most aerially dominant in attack, they could learn from Inter's semi-final clash with Barcelona — where crosses were a thorn in the side of the Nerazzurri. Running back the tape, Inter failed to deal with back-post crosses specifically, with Barcelona scoring three goals that way. Advertisement Given Inter's back-five defensive line, disruption can come from second-line runners or aggressive full-back position from the opposition (as was the case with Dani Olmo and Eric Garcia's finishes below), meaning that late runs from PSG's Hakimi, Nuno Mendes, or Fabian Ruiz could be crucial in unlocking Inter's defence. Crucially, Inter are not accustomed to chasing the game. Such defensive discipline and intelligent street-smarts have meant that Inzaghi's side have trailed for just 16 minutes across the whole Champions League campaign — just one per cent of their total time on the pitch. Considering they have played against Arsenal, Manchester City, Bayer Leverkusen, Barcelona and Bayern Munich, you can understand why caution is being encouraged when suggesting that PSG are the overwhelming favourites in Munich. When the margins are so tight between two elite sides, moments from set pieces could be integral in swinging the outcome of this final. Inter have had plenty of success from set-piece situations on the domestic stage this season, with 18 set-piece goals scored being comfortably the highest in Serie A. Meanwhile, goals from corners have been particularly lucrative for Inzaghi's side in the Champions League, with 9.5 goals per 100 corners being the highest rate of any team in the competition this season. Goals from Benjamin Pavard and Dumfries have been crucial in Inter's knockout phase clashes with Bayern Munich and Barcelona, with the Nerazzurri boasting seven different goalscorers from corner routines across league and European competition this season. Much of that threat stems from the delivery. While Dimarco can whip in an excellent cross from the left, Inter's best set-piece taker is undoubtedly Hakan Calhanoglu, with the Turkey international well placed to take corners from both sides of the pitch. Advertisement That explains Inter's asymmetry in corner style, where the majority of deliveries are from Calhanoglu's outswingers from the right — compared with a more equitable share between Dimarco and Calhanoglu from the left, varying the approach between inswinging and outswinging crosses. Irrespective of the taker, Inter's delivery is often placed perfectly towards the central zones — close to the penalty spot — for team-mates to attack. The battling approach from Inzaghi's side is borne out in the numbers, with a 54 per cent duel success rate in Europe this season — better than any other side since the start of the competition. Winning first contact and responding to second balls might not sound attractive, but such an agricultural part of the game could be crucial in deciding where the trophy ends up by the end of Saturday evening. For this answer, we can turn to The Athletic's match prediction model. This uses per-shot expected goals to create an attacking and defensive rating for each team, before employing a data model to simulate upcoming games. Here, the model is giving the edge to Luis Enrique's side, with PSG having a 53 per cent chance of victory (excluding penalties) compared with Inter's 27 per cent. If pushed for more detail, The Athletic's model predicts that a 2-1 PSG victory will be the most likely scoreline on the night. That would be a logical projection of events on Saturday evening in Munich — but as we know, football does not conform to logic. In a straight shootout at the highest level of European competition, all rules often go out of the window. Leave your predictions in the comments below. Where to watch the final: UK — TNT Sports 1 and Discovery+, 6pm BST; U.S. — CBS and Paramount+, 1.30pm ET (Illustration: Eamonn Dalton / The Athletic; Thibaud MORITZ / AFP, David Ramos, Jeroen van den Berg/Soccrates, Mattia Ozbot – Inter/Inter /Getty Images)
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Which bookies are offering Free Bets ahead of the Champions League final
The bookies will be busy this weekend with the Champions League final between PSG and Inter Milan with plenty of free bets offers available This Champions League final at the Allianz Arena marks a historic first competitive encounter between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan. While they've faced off in friendlies over recent years, they've never clashed in European tournaments until now. Both teams boast impressive records in European competitions, but what's crucial is how they perform on the night rather than past achievements. Inter Milan's campaign has been built on a robust defence, though it was tested by Barcelona's formidable attack. This speaks volumes about the Spanish side's offensive prowess rather than any frailty on Inter's part. On the other hand, PSG's attacking line-up, featuring the likes of Ousmane Dembele, poses a significant threat. Dembele's ability to drive forward and create opportunities could prove pivotal for the French side as they try to dismantle Inter's defence. Inter have shown a knack for capitalising on their chances, often scoring more efficiently than their opponents. This season, they've consistently found the back of the net, even when opportunities have been scarce. For neutral fans, this final promises to be an exhilarating contest, with both teams likely to pursue victory aggressively rather than settling into defensive tactics. Inter have scored two or more goals in each of their six knockout matches so far and could join the ranks of Real Madrid in 1960 and 1994 by maintaining this scoring streak through to the final. Here are a selected number of free bets offers: New Customer Champions League Free Bet Offers Betano - Get 50/1 on PSG or Inter Milan in the Champions League Here is how you can claim this offer ahead of the Champions League final: Click this link to create your Betano account Opt into this promotion via the Offers tab or Sign Up page. Make a deposit of minimum £5. Place a max £1 bet at the normal price on Inter Milan - Match Betting - 90mins v Paris Saint-Germain, which kicks off at 20:00 on 31.05.2025. You must do this between 10:00 on 28.05.2025 and 20:00 on 31.05.2025. If you win, your bet will be paid at the normal price, you will have the extra amount credited in Free Bets, shortly after settlement, bringing your total returns up to the enhanced price of 50/1. It could not be simpler claiming the Parimatch's Click this link to join Parimatch Opt in to this promotion using the 'Opt in' button before placing your qualifying bet. Make your first deposit of minimum £5. Place a bet at the normal price on Total Goals - Over 0.5 - 90 minutes on the Inter Milan VS PSG match. You must do this by 20:00 UK time on 31.05.25. If a goal is scored, you your bet will be paid at the normal price. You will have the extra amount credited in Free Bets, shortly after settlement, bringing your total returns up to the enhanced price of 40/1. Applies to a maximum of £1 stake. 18+ New customers only. Opt in and bet max £1 on Total Goals - Over 0.5 - 90 minutes on the PSG v Inter Milan match. No cash out. Enhanced odds paid in Free Bets; to be used on any Sports market. Free Bets expire in 7 days. Offer valid until 20:00 UK time on 31.05.25. Scroll down for T&Cs. | Please gamble responsibly Sky Bet - Place Any Bet on Here is your guide on how to make the most out of this offer with Sky Bet: Click this link which will take you to the Sky Bet sign up page. Register your account and place a minimum deposit of £5 Sign up via the '£40 in free bets when you place any bet' promotion and place a minimum of 5p on your first bet on a single or each way bet on any Sky Bet market at odds of 1/1 or greater Free bets will be credited within 72 hours of qualified bet being settled Enjoy four £10 free bet tokens with Sky Bet - will expire after 30 days if left unused NEW CUSTOMERS ONLY. FIRST SINGLE & E/W BET ONLY. ODDS OF 1/1 OR GREATER. 4 X £10 BET TOKENS. FREE BET STAKES NOT INCLUDED IN RETURNS. FREE BETS ARE NON WITHDRAWABLE. FREE BETS EXPIRE AFTER 30 DAYS. ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS AND FURTHER T&CS APPLY. 18+. Paddy Power - Bet £5 on Champions League final Here is how you can claim £30 in free bets when you bet £5 on the Champions League final with Paddy Power: Step 1: Use the links on this page to sign up for your new Paddy Power account to activate your offer. Step 2: During registration, enter the personal details requested such as your name, address, email, phone number and more. Step 3: In the promo code box, enter YSKAST to redeem the bonus. Step 4: Deposit a minimum of £5 into your Paddy Power wallet using bank cards only - remember other methods including Apple Pay, Skrill, Paysafe, PayPal, and Neteller won't qualify. Step 5: Once confirmed, you can look through the different markets and place a first bet of £5 or more at odds of evens - 1/1 (2.0) or higher. New Customer offer YSKARZ. Place a min £5 bet on the sportsbook at odds of min EVS (2.0) and get £20 in free bets. Free bet rewards valid for 30 days. Only deposits via Debit Cards & Apple Pay will qualify for this offer. T&Cs apply. Please Gamble Responsibly Paddy's Rewards Club: Get a £10 free bet when you place 5x bets of £10+. T&Cs apply. Betfred - Bet £10 on the Champions League final and Here is how you can claim £50 in free bets with Betfred: Click this link which will take you to the Betfred sign up page. Here you will claim your bet £10, get £50 bonus Complete your Betfred registration using code BETFRED50 and prepare to make your first deposit Make your first deposit of £10 or more Bet £10 on football this weekend (Min odds. EVS or bigger) Get £50 in free bets even if your first bet goes on to lose New customers only. Register (excl 05/04/25), deposit with Debit Card, and place first bet £10+ at Evens (2.0)+ on Sports within 7 days to get 3 x £10 in Sports Free Bets & 2 x £10 in Acca Free Bets within 10 hours of settlement. 7-day expiry. Eligibility exclusions & T&Cs Apply. Eligibility & payment exclusions apply. Full T&Cs apply. Coral - Bet £5 on the Champions League final and Here is how you can claim £20 in free bets with Coral ahead of the Champions League final: Click this link which will take you to the Coral sign-up page Register your account and deposit minimum £5 into your account with 7 days of registration Place a £5 bet at odds of 1/1 (2.0) or greater on any day one race at Cheltenham Festival including the Champion Hurdle Enjoy £20 in free bets when the qualifying bet settles 18+ New Customers only. Certain deposit methods & bet types excl. Min first £5 bet within 14 days of account reg at min odds 1/2 to get 4 x £5 free bets. Free bet available to use on selected sportsbook markets only. Free bets valid for 7 days, stake not returned. Restrictions + T&Cs apply. Betfair - Bet £10 on the Champions League final Here is how you can Betfair's welcome offer ahead of the Champions League final: Click this link which will take you to the Betfair sign up page. 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How to bet on UCL final: Latest odds, picks and promotions for PSG vs Inter
The Champions League is one of the most popular football events to bet on as PSG take on Inter Milan at the Allianz Arena The Allianz Arena is set to host a landmark Champions League final as Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan meet in a competitive fixture for the very first time. While these two sides have crossed paths in friendlies before, this marks their debut encounter on the grand European stage. Both clubs carry impressive European credentials, but tonight's performance is what truly matters. Inter Milan's journey to the final has been underpinned by a solid defensive strategy, although it faced a stern test from Barcelona's potent attack. This highlights the Spanish side's offensive capabilities rather than exposing any significant weaknesses in Inter's defence. PSG, with their dynamic attacking force led by Ousmane Dembele, present a formidable challenge. Dembele's knack for advancing play and creating scoring opportunities will be crucial as PSG aim to penetrate Inter's sturdy backline. Inter have demonstrated an impressive ability to make the most of their chances, often outscoring opponents despite having fewer opportunities. This season, they've consistently hit the target, showcasing efficiency and precision when it counts most. Our Favourite Welcome Offers for Champions League final Event blurb here Betano enhanced offer - Get 50/1 on PSG or Inter Milan to win on the Champions League final Parimatch enhanced offer - Get 40/1 for a goal to be scored on the Champions League bet365 welcome offer - New customers can now bet £10, get £30 on the Champions League final William Hill welcome offer – New customers will bet £10 on the Champions League final and get £60 in bonuses Betfred welcome offer – New customers can now bet £10 and get £40 in bonuses when betting on any Champions League final market Sky Bet welcome offer - New customers will unlock £30 in free bets when they bet on PSG vs Inter Milan Paddy Power welcome offer - New customers can bet £5 and get £20 in free bets when betting on the Champions League final Betfair welcome offer - Bet £5 as a new customer and get £20 in free bets when betting on PSG vs Inter Milan Latest Champions League final Odds Here are the latest Champions League match odds: PSG - 6/5 Draw - 23/10 Inter - 12/5 18+ | Gamble responsibly | | Odds subject to change | Odds from William Hill Gamble responsibly Article continues below Reach plc is committed to promoting safer gambling. All of our content and recommended bets are advised to those aged 18 or over. Odds are subject to change too. We strongly encourage our readers to only ever bet what they can afford to lose. For more information, please call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or visit
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PSG vs Inter Milan prediction, betting preview, odds and tips
The Champions League final is upon us as the final two go head-to-head in Europe as PSG look to win their first European title while Inter seek their fourth Saturday night at the Allianz Arena is set to be a thrilling spectacle as Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan go head-to-head in the climactic showdown of this season's Champions League. The stakes are high for PSG, who are on a quest to capture the elusive trophy that has always slipped through their fingers. On the flip side, Inter Milan are vying to seize the grandest accolade in European club football for the fourth time in their illustrious history. PSG, the titans of French football, have carved their path to the Champions League final for only the second time, having triumphed over Arsenal with a cumulative score of 3-1 in the semi-finals. Having already clinched the Ligue 1 title and the Coupe de France, Luis Enrique's troop is now aiming to etch their names in history by completing an unprecedented treble. Meanwhile, for Inter Milan, this continental contest is their final opportunity to lay claim to a trophy this season. Their journey to this season's finale was paved with an electrifying 7-6 aggregate victory over Barcelona. Under Simone Inzaghi's leadership, they will undoubtedly step onto the Munich pitch on Saturday night undaunted by the monumental challenge that lies ahead. PSG vs Inter Milan Odds PSG is the favourite to win at the Allianz Arena PSG - 6/5 Draw - 23/10 Inter - 12/5 18+ | Gamble responsibly | | Odds subject to change PSG vs Inter Milan Betting Tips Inter to win and both teams to score - 11/2 Lautaro Martinez to score anytime - 5/2 Under 3.5 goals - 1/3 18+ | Gamble responsibly | | Odds subject to change PSG vs Inter Milan Betting Offers If you are on the lookout for the latest free bet offers, then look no further. Here, not only do we bring you numerous free bet offers, but all from the very best betting sites in the industry. Each bookie we recommend is fully licensed and regulated by the UK Gambling Commission, so you know you are always betting on a safe and trustworthy site. Check out the Mirror Betting Hubs Free Bets offers here. Gamble responsibly Reach plc is committed to promoting safer gambling. All of our content and recommended bets are advised to those aged 18 or over. Odds are subject to change too. We strongly encourage our readers to only ever bet what they can afford to lose. For more information, please call the National Gambling Helpline on 0808 8020 133 or visit
