{"id":50293,"date":"2025-05-08T10:36:50","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T09:36:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/?p=50293"},"modified":"2025-05-08T10:36:55","modified_gmt":"2025-05-08T09:36:55","slug":"2025-ucl-final-unlocks-unique-feat-after-21-long-years-mimics-the-2004-final","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/2025-ucl-final-unlocks-unique-feat-after-21-long-years-mimics-the-2004-final\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 UCL Final Unlocks Unique Feat After 21 Long Years, Mimics the 2004 Final!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan will contest the 2024&ndash;25 UEFA Champions League final at the Allianz Arena on June 1. Interestingly, the highly-anticipated final has unlocked a unique feat in Champions League that will take place after 21 long years. <\/p><p>Simone Inzaghi&rsquo;s Inter Milan booked their place in the showpiece after edging past Barcelona in a thrilling semifinal with 7&ndash;6 aggregate score. Meanwhile, Luis Enrique&rsquo;s PSG overcame Arsenal 3&ndash;1 on aggregate to secure just their second appearance in a Champions League final. After the exciting semifinal ties, the stage is now set for a monumental clash between two of Europe&rsquo;s elite teams.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The 2025 Champions League final: Paris vs Inter &#127871;<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UCLfinal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>#UCLfinal<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BPgfW9CiuO\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/BPgfW9CiuO<\/a><\/p>&mdash; UEFA Champions League (@ChampionsLeague) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ChampionsLeague\/status\/1920220960713560317?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>May 7, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p>Notably, for the first time in over two decades, the UEFA Champions League final will not feature a single team from Spain, England or Germany. This historic twist will mimic the 2004 final between Porto and Monaco, which was the last time when Europe&rsquo;s most prestigious match was contested without involvement from La Liga, the Premier League or the Bundesliga.<\/p><figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">A final like 2004 &#128257; <br><br>No teams from Spain, England, or Germany reach UCL final for first time since Porto vs Monaco &#127942; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/qAuja67HxW\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>pic.twitter.com\/qAuja67HxW<\/a><\/p>&mdash; CBS Sports Golazo &#9917;&#65039; (@CBSSportsGolazo) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/CBSSportsGolazo\/status\/1920238978281669081?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>May 7, 2025<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure><p><strong>ALSO READ:<a href=\"https:\/\/theplayoffs.news\/en\/we-are-the-league-of-farmers-luis-enrique-after-psg-beat-arsenal-making-it-four-premier-league-clubs-in-the-champions-league-2024-25-campaign\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" class=\"trk-cta-link\" data-cta-trk='{\"ctaType\":\"Link\",\"ctaSubType\":\"main\"}'>&nbsp;&lsquo;We Are The League Of Farmers&rsquo; &ndash; Luis Enrique After PSG Beat Arsenal, Making It Four Premier League Clubs In The Champions League 2024\/25 Campaign&nbsp;<\/a><\/strong><\/p><p>This stat signifies the long-standing dominance of the clubs from La Liga, Premier League and Bundesliga in Champions league. For PSG, it&rsquo;s a shot at redemption and a chance to finally lift their maiden UCL trophy. While for Inter, it&rsquo;s a return to the big stage after years of rebuilding as they chase a fourth European crown.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">List of UEFA Champions League Finals Since 2004<\/h2><p><strong>2004<\/strong>: Porto def. AS Monaco 3-0 in Gelsenkirchen<br><strong>2005<\/strong>: Liverpool def. AC Milan 3-3 (3-2 pens) in Istanbul<br><strong>2006<\/strong>: Barcelona def. Arsenal 2-1 in Saint-Denis<br><strong>2007<\/strong>: AC Milan def. Liverpool 2-1 in Athens<br><strong>2008<\/strong>: Manchester United def. Chelsea 1-1 (6-5 pens) in Moscow<br><strong>2009<\/strong>: Barcelona def. Manchester United 2-0 in Rome<br><strong>2010<\/strong>: Inter Milan def. Bayern Munich 2-0 in Madrid<br><strong>2011<\/strong>: Barcelona def. Manchester United 3-1 in London<br><strong>2012<\/strong>: Chelsea def. Bayern Munich 1-1 (4-3 pens) in Munich<br><strong>2013<\/strong>: Bayern Munich def. Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in London<br><strong>2014<\/strong>: Real Madrid def. Atletico Madrid 4-1 in Lisbon<br><strong>2015<\/strong>: Barcelona def. Juventus 3-1 in Berlin<br><strong>2016<\/strong>: Real Madrid def. Atletico Madrid 1-1 (5-3 pens) in Milan<br><strong>2017<\/strong>: Real Madrid def. Juventus 4-1 in Cardiff<br><strong>2018<\/strong>: Real Madrid def. Liverpool 3-1 in Kiev<br><strong>2019<\/strong>: Liverpool def. Tottenham 2-0 in Madrid<br><strong>2020<\/strong>: Bayern Munich def. Paris Saint-Germain 1-0 in Lisbon<br><strong>2021<\/strong>: Chelsea def. Manchester City 1-0 in Porto<br><strong>2022<\/strong>: Real Madrid def. Liverpool 1-0 in Saint-Denis<br><strong>2023<\/strong>: Manchester City def. Inter Milan 1-0 in Istanbul<br><strong>2024<\/strong>: Real Madrid def. 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