Overview
- PSG have rebuilt their squad since Kylian Mbappé’s exit, prioritising collective tactics and integrating young talents such as Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Desire Doué.
- Inter Milan reach their second final in three years under Simone Inzaghi, powered by the goalscoring partnership of Lautaro Martínez and Marcus Thuram.
- PSG eliminated Liverpool, Aston Villa and Arsenal en route to the final while Inter overcame Bayern Munich and edged Barcelona 7–6 on aggregate in a memorable semi-final tie.
- The winner will collect £21.5 m in prize money and secure qualification for this summer’s Club World Cup, with the runner-up set to receive £15.9 m.
- The Champions League final takes place at Munich’s Allianz Arena on May 31, with both sides entering at near full strength despite a few fitness doubts.