PSG 2-0 Inter Milan: Ligue 1 Champions Dominate First Half in Champions League Final
Munich, May 31, 2025 — Paris Saint-Germain have taken a commanding 2-0 lead over Inter Milan in the first half of the UEFA Champions League Final, thanks to goals from Achraf Hakimi and Desire Doue.
🔥 Early Strikes Stun Inter
Achraf Hakimi opened the scoring with a composed finish against his former club, while Desire Doue doubled the advantage soon after with a sharp move down the left flank.
Commentators on BBC Radio 5 Live noted the intensity and fluidity of PSG’s play, with Chris Sutton describing the Ligue 1 champions as looking “slicker and in control in every area.”
🚨 Inter on the Ropes
Inter Milan struggled to respond, creating few clear chances. Their best opportunity came from Marcus Thuram, who missed a crucial header from a corner. Ally McCoist and Chris Sutton both criticized the effort as wasteful and poorly executed.
Meanwhile, Desire Doue has been a constant threat, troubling Inter’s Federico Dimarco on the wing and creating dangerous chances for Ousmane Dembele, who nearly added a third.
⚽ Tactical Breakdown
- Vitinha is tightly man-marking Inter’s Nicolo Barella, disrupting their midfield flow.
- PSG’s front line is interchanging freely, with Dembele drifting between flanks.
- Inter’s defense has appeared shaky, and Simone Inzaghi will need a strong halftime team talk to turn things around.
💬 Fan Reactions
Social media and BBC’s fan text line (#bbcfootball) are buzzing:
“Inter look like they’re just happy to be here. PSG look like they’re on a mission.” — Keith, Leeds
“It’s like a PSG training session.” — James
