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Inter Milan Midfield Trio Caught Like A Deer In Headlights In 5-0 Champions League Final Loss Vs PSG
Inter Milan Midfield Trio Caught Like A Deer In Headlights In 5-0 Champions League Final Loss Vs PSG Inter Milan's midfield trio of Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Hakan Calhanoglu, and Nicolo Barella were caught like a deer in headlights against PSG. This is the view in today's print edition of Rome-based newspaper Corriere dello Sport, via FCInterNews. Advertisement Simply put, Paris Saint-Germain completely overran Inter Milan in midfield. The trio of Joao Neves, Vitinha, and Fabian Ruiz were dazzling with their pass-and-move style. They always seemed to be one step ahead of Inter as they moved the ball around with ease. Meanwhile, the rest of the PSG team supported their midfield very well. The pace of the Paris Saint-Germain back four was vital for covering the spaces and allowing the midfield to play with freedom. Then, the PSG forwards interchanged constantly and put pressure on the Inter defenders, closing off the spaces. Mkhitaryan, Calhanoglu & Barella Caught Out In PSG 5-0 Inter Milan Champions League Final MILAN, ITALY – APRIL 23: Nicolo' Barella of FC Internazionale in action during the coppa Italia Semi Final match between FC Internazionale and AC Milan at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on April 23, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by) All this proved to be too much for Inter's midfield trio. Advertisement Henrikh Mkhitaryan showed his age in a way that he had never done against Bayern Munich and Barcelona. Then, Nicolo Barella's moments of real class were few and far between. PSG did not give the 28-year-old any space, whilst he wasn't able to force the issue. And Hakan Calhanoglu had even less time and space on the ball. The Parisians made sure to constantly harass the former AC Milan and Bayer Leverkusen midfielder. Therefore, his passes were mostly sideways and backwards, and when he played the ball forward it rarely came off.
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
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- Scottish Sun
How ex-Man Utd and Arsenal flop Mkhitaryan can make history in Champions League final as Inter Milan take on PSG
Inzaghi has revealed how Inter can win the final TAKE THE MKHI How ex-Man Utd and Arsenal flop Mkhitaryan can make history in Champions League final as Inter Milan take on PSG Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) HE bombed without trace at two of the Premier League's biggest clubs and he was the often-forgotten makeweight in one of most disastrous transfers in the top-flight's recent history. But at the age of 36, Henrikh Mkhitaryan can make European football history by helping Inter Milan to the Champions League crown against Paris Saint-Germain. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 4 Henrikh Mkhitaryan can become the first player to win all three European competitions Credit: Getty 4 He already has the Europa and Conference Leagues to his name Credit: Getty When Alexis Sanchez switched from Arsenal to Old Trafford in January 2018 — a move announced by an infamous social-media video of the Chilean tickling the ivories with 'Glory, Glory Man Utd' — Mkhitaryan moved the other way. And while Sanchez became one of United's greatest flops, Mkhitaryan did not fare much better in north London. The Armenian midfield man was Arsene Wenger's penultimate Arsenal signing — and certainly not among his better ones. Mkhitaryan's two years at Arsenal were frustrating. And they were perhaps best summed up helping Unai Emery's Gunners to the 2019 Europa League final against Chelsea in Baku, but he could not get a visa and missed the match because of political tensions between Armenia and host nation Azerbaijan. Yet if Inter claim the Champions League - Mkhitaryan will become the first player to play an active role in winning the finals of all three existing European club competitions. He both lifted the Europa League and Conference League under Jose Mourinho — with United in 2017 and Roma in 2022 — even though The Special One ditched him in that Sanchez swap deal. The feeling was Mkhitaryan was too lightweight and passive for the Premier League. And while United fans enjoyed his occasional moments of flair, Mourinho took against him. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS Yet at Inter his experience and nous make him a key member of Simone Inzaghi's side which narrowly missed out on the Scudetto as well as losing this season's Italian Cup final. They are desperate to avoid a hat-trick of runners-up medals by winning in Munich. Mkhitaryan said: 'I hope experience will count in the final. It's not just me, I have a lot of experienced team-mates.' He is not kidding. In Serie A, they certainly value a good veteran. Mkhitaryan, his fellow former Man Utd player Matteo Darmian, keeper Yann Sommer and defender Francesco Acerbi were all born in the 1980s, which — terrifyingly — makes them old. But Inter defeated Harry Kane's Bayern Munich in the quarter- finals before coming through their epic semi-final goalfest with Barcelona — 7-6 on aggregate. And the bookies are struggling to separate them from a far more youthful PSG side. 4 Henrikh Mkhitaryan is one of many experienced Inter players Credit: Alamy For Inzaghi — whose Inter side ran Pep Guardiola's City close as rank underdogs in this fixture two years ago — tonight is likely to prove his swansong after four years at the San Siro. On the eve of the final, he did little to dampen down rumours of an impending, money-spinning move to the Saudi Pro League with Al-Hilal. Inzaghi, 49, said: 'I will meet the club's senior management and have a chat next week in a very relaxed manner. 'Our decision will have the best interests of Inter at heart. 'But it's hugely exciting before a Champions League final.' The long road to the final began with a 0-0 draw against old foes City in the league stage. Inzaghi added: 'We've shown a great desire ever since matchday one in the group phase at City and against some top opposition like Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich and Barcelona. 'Now we are just one step shy. We deserve to be here. "Two years ago we played against Pep's City — who were the best team in the world at that time — and we possibly deserved more. 'We have learned from that and we will use that experience. 'PSG are a high-quality team and they have the best ball possession statistics in the Champions League. 'But we have the most possession in Serie A this season. 'We must keep the ball and use our hard running, desire and experience if we are to bring home the trophy.' Flanked by captain Lautaro Martinez — a World Cup winner with Argentina — and Italy midfielder Nicolo Barella, Inzaghi said: 'I am here with two players who bleed black and blue. They are hugely important players. I have blind faith in both of them. 'I am asking them all for concentration and determination — but not obsession because we need cool heads and free minds. 'We have Champions League and World Cup winners in the squad and we have learned a lot over our four years together.' Martinez, who has netted nine times in this season's Champions League, says the players will dedicate the trophy to Inzaghi if they beat PSG. The striker, 27, said: 'We're pretty relaxed about the rumour, we hear them day in and day out about our players and coach. 'We want to dedicate this trophy to the coach as well as the fans and our families who are with us every day. 'Everything we have achieved is down to the hard work, sacrifice and humility of the team unit.'
The Sun
3 days ago
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- The Sun
How ex-Man Utd and Arsenal flop Mkhitaryan can make history in Champions League final as Inter Milan take on PSG
HE bombed without trace at two of the Premier League's biggest clubs and he was the often-forgotten makeweight in one of most disastrous transfers in the top-flight's recent history. But at the age of 36, Henrikh Mkhitaryan can make European football history by helping Inter Milan to the Champions League crown against Paris Saint-Germain. 4 When Alexis Sanchez switched from Arsenal to Old Trafford in January 2018 — a move announced by an infamous social-media video of the Chilean tickling the ivories with 'Glory, Glory Man Utd ' — Mkhitaryan moved the other way. And while Sanchez became one of United's greatest flops, Mkhitaryan did not fare much better in north London. The Armenian midfield man was Arsene Wenger's penultimate Arsenal signing — and certainly not among his better ones. Mkhitaryan's two years at Arsenal were frustrating. And they were perhaps best summed up helping Unai Emery's Gunners to the 2019 Europa League final against Chelsea in Baku, but he could not get a visa and missed the match because of political tensions between Armenia and host nation Azerbaijan. Yet if Inter claim the Champions League - Mkhitaryan will become the first player to play an active role in winning the finals of all three existing European club competitions. He both lifted the Europa League and Conference League under Jose Mourinho — with United in 2017 and Roma in 2022 — even though The Special One ditched him in that Sanchez swap deal. The feeling was Mkhitaryan was too lightweight and passive for the Premier League. And while United fans enjoyed his occasional moments of flair, Mourinho took against him. JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS Yet at Inter his experience and nous make him a key member of Simone Inzaghi's side which narrowly missed out on the Scudetto as well as losing this season's Italian Cup final. They are desperate to avoid a hat-trick of runners-up medals by winning in Munich. Mkhitaryan said: 'I hope experience will count in the final. It's not just me, I have a lot of experienced team-mates.' He is not kidding. In Serie A, they certainly value a good veteran. Mkhitaryan, his fellow former Man Utd player Matteo Darmian, keeper Yann Sommer and defender Francesco Acerbi were all born in the 1980s, which — terrifyingly — makes them old. But Inter defeated Harry Kane 's Bayern Munich in the quarter- finals before coming through their epic semi-final goalfest with Barcelona — 7-6 on aggregate. And the bookies are struggling to separate them from a far more youthful PSG side. 4 For Inzaghi — whose Inter side ran Pep Guardiola's City close as rank underdogs in this fixture two years ago — tonight is likely to prove his swansong after four years at the San Siro. On the eve of the final, he did little to dampen down rumours of an impending, money-spinning move to the Saudi Pro League with Al-Hilal. Inzaghi, 49, said: 'I will meet the club's senior management and have a chat next week in a very relaxed manner. 'Our decision will have the best interests of Inter at heart. 'But it's hugely exciting before a Champions League final.' The long road to the final began with a 0-0 draw against old foes City in the league stage. Inzaghi added: 'We've shown a great desire ever since matchday one in the group phase at City and against some top opposition like Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich and Barcelona. 'Now we are just one step shy. We deserve to be here. "Two years ago we played against Pep's City — who were the best team in the world at that time — and we possibly deserved more. 'We have learned from that and we will use that experience. ' PSG are a high-quality team and they have the best ball possession statistics in the Champions League. 'But we have the most possession in Serie A this season. 'We must keep the ball and use our hard running, desire and experience if we are to bring home the trophy.' Flanked by captain Lautaro Martinez — a World Cup winner with Argentina — and Italy midfielder Nicolo Barella, Inzaghi said: 'I am here with two players who bleed black and blue. They are hugely important players. I have blind faith in both of them. 'I am asking them all for concentration and determination — but not obsession because we need cool heads and free minds. 'We have Champions League and World Cup winners in the squad and we have learned a lot over our four years together.' Martinez, who has netted nine times in this season's Champions League, says the players will dedicate the trophy to Inzaghi if they beat PSG. The striker, 27, said: 'We're pretty relaxed about the rumour, we hear them day in and day out about our players and coach. 'We want to dedicate this trophy to the coach as well as the fans and our families who are with us every day. 'Everything we have achieved is down to the hard work, sacrifice and humility of the team unit.' 4
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- The Irish Sun
How ex-Man Utd and Arsenal flop Mkhitaryan can make history in Champions League final as Inter Milan take on PSG
HE bombed without trace at two of the Premier League's biggest clubs and he was the often-forgotten makeweight in one of most disastrous transfers in the top-flight's recent history. But at the age of 36, Henrikh Mkhitaryan can make European football history by helping Inter Milan to the Champions League crown against Paris Saint-Germain. Advertisement 4 Henrikh Mkhitaryan can become the first player to win all three European competitions Credit: Getty 4 He already has the Europa and Conference Leagues to his name Credit: Getty When Alexis Sanchez switched from Arsenal to Old Trafford in January 2018 — a move announced by an infamous social-media video of the Chilean tickling the ivories with 'Glory, Glory And while Sanchez became one of United's greatest flops, Mkhitaryan did not fare much better in north London. The Armenian midfield man was Arsene Wenger's penultimate And they were perhaps best summed up helping Unai Emery's Gunners to the 2019 Europa League final against Advertisement READ MORE IN FOOTBALL Yet if Inter claim the Champions League - Mkhitaryan will become the first player to play an active role in winning the finals of all three existing European club competitions. He both lifted the Europa League and Conference League under Jose Mourinho — with United in 2017 and Roma in 2022 — even though The Special One ditched him in that Sanchez swap deal. The feeling was Mkhitaryan was too lightweight and passive for the Premier League. And while United fans enjoyed his occasional moments of flair, Mourinho took against him. Advertisement Most read in Football JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS Yet at Inter his experience and nous make him a key member of Simone Inzaghi's side which narrowly missed out on the Scudetto as well as losing this season's Italian Cup final. They are desperate to avoid a hat-trick of runners-up medals by winning in Munich. Mkhitaryan said: 'I hope experience will count in the final. It's not just me, I have a lot of experienced team-mates.' Advertisement He is not kidding. In Serie A, they certainly value a good veteran. Mkhitaryan, his fellow former Man Utd player Matteo Darmian, keeper Yann Sommer and defender But Inter defeated Harry Kane's Bayern Munich in the quarter- finals before coming through their epic semi-final goalfest with Barcelona — 7-6 on aggregate. And the bookies are struggling to separate them from a far more youthful PSG side. Advertisement 4 Henrikh Mkhitaryan is one of many experienced Inter players Credit: Alamy For On the eve of the final, he did little to dampen down rumours of an impending, money-spinning move to the Saudi Pro League with Al-Hilal. Inzaghi, 49, said: 'I will meet the club's senior management and have a chat next week in a very relaxed manner. Advertisement 'Our decision will have the best interests of Inter at heart. 'But it's hugely exciting before a Champions League final.' The long road to the final began with a 0-0 draw against old foes City in the league stage. Inzaghi added: 'We've shown a great desire ever since matchday one in the group phase at City and against some top opposition like Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich and Advertisement 'Now we are just one step shy. We deserve to be here. "Two years ago we played against Pep's City — who were the best team in the world at that time — and we possibly deserved more. 'We have learned from that and we will use that experience. ' Advertisement 'But we have the most possession in Serie A this season. 'We must keep the ball and use our hard running, desire and experience if we are to bring home the trophy.' Flanked by captain Lautaro Martinez — a World Cup winner with Argentina — and Italy midfielder Nicolo Barella, Inzaghi said: 'I am here with two players who bleed black and blue. They are hugely important players. I have blind faith in both of them. 'I am asking them all for concentration and determination — but not obsession because we need cool heads and free minds. Advertisement 'We have Champions League and World Cup winners in the squad and we have learned a lot over our four years together.' Martinez, who has netted nine times in this season's Champions League, says the players will dedicate the trophy to Inzaghi if they beat PSG. The striker, 27, said: 'We're pretty relaxed about the rumour, we hear them day in and day out about our players and coach. 'We want to dedicate this trophy to the coach as well as the fans and our families who are with us every day. Advertisement 'Everything we have achieved is down to the hard work, sacrifice and humility of the team unit.' 4 Simone Inzaghi says his side have learned from final heartbreak two years ago Credit: Shutterstock Editorial
Time of India
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Can Henrikh Mkhitaryan become the first to win all three UEFA club competitions?
Image Source: Getty Henrikh Mkhitaryan is on the verge of making football history. The Armenian midfielder will join an exclusive group of players to have collected finals wins in all three of UEFA's present men's club competitions if Inter Milan defeats Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Champions League Final in Munich on 31 May 2025. It would complete an extraordinary European adventure for Mkhitaryan, who has claimed silverware with both Manchester United and AS Roma. Henrikh Mkhitaryan's European journey from Manchester to Munich Henrikh Mkhitaryan's European form flourished in the 2016–17 campaign when he scored in Manchester United's 2-0 win against Ajax. It was the UEFA Europa League final when Manchester United claimed their first-ever Europa League title. He had previously won another UEFA competition, the UEFA Europa Conference League, with Roma in 2022 as well. In that match, Roma defeated Feyenoord with the scoreline of 1-0 in the final held in the competition's first-ever season. In 2023, Mkhitaryan also reached the UEFA Champions League Final with Inter Milan, becoming the first Armenian to have done so. And while Inter would lose 1-0 to Manchester City, Mkhitaryan's appearance represented a landmark for Armenian football. And now that Inter are due to contest the 2025 final with PSG, Mkhitaryan is on the brink of becoming one of the select few to win three titles in Europe's leading club tournament. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 내 뱃살만 안 빠지는 이유.. "이것" 녹이니 인생 최저몸무게 달성! 남재현 체지방 다이어트 더 알아보기 Undo A historic opportunity in Munich for Mkhitaryan If Inter Milan are victorious in the showdown, Mkhitaryan would be the first to have won finals in the UEFA Champions League, UEFA Europa League, and UEFA Europa Conference League. It would be an unprecedented achievement for him in the history of European football, a measure of his ability to change and continue hitting the heights over different leagues and competitions. Inter Miami reached the final with a thrilling semi-final win over Barcelona, which went to penalties after a 3-3 aggregate draw. Mkhitaryan was crucial in the middle of the field, showing leadership and tenacity. As the finale nears, there will be much clamoring to see if he can make this history-breaking achievement. Also Read: No trophies for Arsenal this season after PSG advance to Champions League final The UEFA Champions League final will see Inter Milan take on Paris Saint-Germain on May 31, 2025, at the Allianz Arena in Munich. An Inter win would not only give the club a fourth Champions League and a quarter of the way to a cynical Champions League badge but also immortalize Mkhitaryan. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
