Paris Saint-Germain is set to face Inter Milan in the Champions League final at the Allianz Arena in Munich. This match sees Inter participating in their second European final in recent years, having reached the Champions League final in 2023 where they lost to Manchester City. They aim for their fourth Champions League title, their first since 2010. PSG, conversely, is still seeking their inaugural win in the competition, having been runners-up in 2020. Both managers, Luis Enrique and Simone Inzaghi, have indicated some uncertainty regarding their final selections, as noted in their pre-match comments.
Inter is expected to field their strongest possible lineup. Yann Sommer is anticipated to start in goal, protected by a back three likely featuring Alessandro Bastoni, Francesco Acerbi, and crucially, Benjamin Pavard, who recently returned to the squad and is projected to be in the starting eleven. German defender Yann Bisseck is expected to be among the substitutes. The rest of the team should be familiar, with Nicolo Barella, Hakan Calhanoglu, and Henrik Mkhitaryan forming the midfield trio, while Federico Dimarco and Denzel Dumfries will operate on the flanks. The attack will predictably be led by Inter captain Lautaro Martinez alongside Marcus Thuram.
For PSG, there appears to be only one significant question mark heading into the final. Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is set to face his international teammates playing for Inter, anchoring the defense. The back line is expected to consist of Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos (the team captain), William Pacho, and Nuno Mendes. The midfield is likely to feature Joao Neves, Vitinha, and Fabian Ruiz. In the attack, Ousmane Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (formerly of Napoli) are expected starters. The main tactical decision for manager Luis Enrique seems to be the choice for the third forward position, with Desire Doue currently favored to start ahead of Bradley Barcola.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Based on current information and team form, the likely starting elevens are:
PSG XI:
- Gianluigi Donnarumma
- Achraf Hakimi
- Marquinhos
- William Pacho
- Nuno Mendes
- Joao Neves
- Vitinha
- Fabian Ruiz
- Desire Doue
- Ousmane Dembele
- Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Inter XI:
- Yann Sommer
- Benjamin Pavard
- Francesco Acerbi
- Alessandro Bastoni
- Denzel Dumfries
- Nicolo Barella
- Hakan Calhanoglu
- Henrik Mkhitaryan
- Federico Dimarco
- Lautaro Martinez
- Marcus Thuram
