UEFA Champions League Final, PSG vs Inter Milan Starting Lineups: Who Makes the Cut, Who Starts on the Bench?

All Eyes on Munich As Luis Enrique and Simone Inzaghi Start Full-Strength Sides for the Champions League Final.

The stage is set at Munich’s Allianz Arena for the UEFA Champions League final. Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan are set to square off for Europe’s most prestigious trophy. This match brings vastly different legacies to the pitch.

Inter Milan are chasing their fourth Champions League crown and their first since 2010. Meanwhile, PSG are looking to end their long wait for European glory and lift their maiden title. Both squads appear nearly at full strength, making this final even more tantalizing.

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Champions League Final Lineups: Who Makes The Cut, Who Doesn’t?

Yann Sommer starts with a glorious track record in this campaign, starts in goal, with a back three of Alessandro Bastoni, Francesco Acerbi, and Benjamin Pavard. Pavard returns just after returning to full training this week. Wing-backs Federico Dimarco and Denzel Dumfries will operate on the left and right flanks respectively.

They will be supporting a midfield trio of Nicolo Barella, Hakan Calhanoglu, and Henrikh Mkhitaryan. Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram remain the ever-reliable attacking duo. Despite recent fitness concerns, Piotr Zielinski and Yann Bisseck are featuring from the bench today with the option to coach Simeone Inzaghi to be able to call upon them whenever needed.

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PSG boss Luis Enrique faced just one selection dilemma ahead of kickoff with the surplus of options at his hand. In a no-brainer, Gianluigi Donnarumma started in goal. He is backed by a defense of Marquinhos, William Pacho, Achraf Hakimi, and Nuno Mendes.

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In midfield, Vitinha, Joao Neves, and Fabian Ruiz are set to provide balance and creativity. Up front, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Ousmane Dembele were the other no-brainer starters. The only dilemma that the coach faced was regarding the third forward spot. However, he chose teenager Desire Doue to start with Bradley Barcola on the bench to come on if needed.

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Full-Strength Sides to Clash in Thrilling Final

Luis Enrique’s transformation of PSG into a cohesive, high-pressing unit has been key to their success this season. Ousmane Dembele has starred with 21 goals. Meanwhile young talents like Doue have flourished wonderfully. On the other hand, for Inter, experience is their trump card. Several players from the 2023 final squad are starting.

This gives the Nerazzurri a clear edge in familiarity with the occasion. Neither side is dealing with significant injuries. The exception was Presnel Kimpembe. However, he is on the bench today for PSG. That means fans are set to witness a full-strength clash between two near-perfect squads. Both of them are equally hungry to etch their name into European history.

PSG vs Inter Milan Starting XI

PSG Starting XI:

Donnarumma; Hakimi, Marquinhos, Pacho, Mendes; Neves, Vitinha, Ruiz; Doue, Dembele, Kvaratskhelia

PSG Bench:

Kimpembe, Ramos, Kang-in, Hernandez, Mayulu, Barcola, Zaire-Emery, Beraldo, Safonov, Mbaye

Inter Milan Starting XI:

Sommer; Pavard, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Calhanoglu, Mkhitaryan, Dimarco; Thuram, L. Martinez

Inter Milan Bench:

De Virji, Zielinski, Arnautovic, Di Gennaro, J. Martinez, Frattesi, Asllani, Augusto, Bisseck, Darmian, Zalewski, Taremi

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Football writer at The Playoffs. I’ve been obsessed with the beautiful game since I was a kid.. Eventually, I realized I could combine my passion for writing with my love for football, and I’ve never looked back. My favorite part of the job is everything—when you’re doing what you love, even a late-night deadline feels like extra time in a thrilling cup final. Lastly, Lionel Messi is the GOAT.