Players and head coach Luis Enrique (1st R) of Paris Saint-Germain celebrate during the awarding ceremony after the UEFA Champions League final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan in Munich, Germany, May 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)

BERLIN, May 31 (Xinhua) -- Paris Saint-Germain ended its long quest for European glory with a commanding 5-0 triumph over Inter Milan in Munich on Saturday, capturing its first-ever Champions League title in record-breaking fashion.

The French champion started strong, securing an early lead when Achraf Hakimi scored in the 12th minute against his former club. Just seven minutes later, 19-year-old Desire Doue doubled the lead with a composed finish, before adding another goal midway through the second half. This feat made him the youngest player since Benfica's Eusebio in 1962 to score twice in a Champions League final.

PSG's high-intensity pressing and fluid attacking style overwhelmed Inter, who struggled to produce clear-cut chances despite occasional threats from set pieces. While Gianluigi Donnarumma remained largely untroubled in goal, PSG maintained control throughout the match.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia contributed a fourth goal in the 73rd minute following a slick counterattack, and substitute Senny Mayulu completed the rout with four minutes to go.

It was a night of firsts and records: not only did PSG achieve the highest winning margin in a Champions League final, but also celebrated its first title after over a decade of pursuing European success. The victory marked only the second time a French club has lifted the European Cup, following Marseille's triumph in 1993, coincidentally also in Munich and also against an Italian team.

"It means everything! The fans are the main reason we wanted to win this trophy. It's our dream, it's everyone's dream. The team is very good, and the result is not by magic," said PSG midfielder Vitinha.

Coach Luis Enrique, who won the treble with Barcelona in 2015, now joins Pep Guardiola as one of only two managers to achieve that feat with two different clubs.

While Inter, who fielded a familiar starting lineup, struggled to find a breakthrough, PSG's youthful and energetic squad executed their game plan with precision, leaving no doubt about whom the deserving champion is. ■

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (front L) of Paris Saint-Germain shoots to score during the UEFA Champions League final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan in Munich, Germany, May 31, 2025. (Photo by Philippe Ruiz/Xinhua)

Denzel Dumfries (R) of Inter Milan vies with Nuno Mendes (C) of Paris Saint-Germain during the UEFA Champions League final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan in Munich, Germany, May 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)

Inter Milan's goalkeeper Yann Sommer (L) shoots past Ousmane Dembele of Paris Saint-Germain during the UEFA Champions League final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan in Munich, Germany, May 31, 2025. (Photo by Philippe Ruiz/Xinhua)

Players of Paris Saint-Germain celebrate after winning the UEFA Champions League final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan in Munich, Germany, May 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)

Marquinhos (L) of Paris Saint-Germain vies with Lautaro Martinez of Inter Milan during the UEFA Champions League final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan in Munich, Germany, May 31, 2025. (Photo by Philippe Ruiz/Xinhua)

Players and head coach Luis Enrique (1st R) of Paris Saint-Germain celebrate during the awarding ceremony after the UEFA Champions League final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan in Munich, Germany, May 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)

Players and head coach Luis Enrique (front 1st R) of Paris Saint-Germain celebrate during the awarding ceremony after the UEFA Champions League final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan in Munich, Germany, May 31, 2025. (Photo by Philippe Ruiz/Xinhua)

Head coach Luis Enrique of Paris Saint-Germain hugs the trophy during the awarding ceremony after the UEFA Champions League final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan in Munich, Germany, May 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)

The trophy is displayed on the pitch before the UEFA Champions League final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan in Munich, Germany, May 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)

Players of Inter Milan react during the UEFA Champions League final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan in Munich, Germany, May 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)

Lee Kang-in of Paris Saint-Germain touches the trophy during the awarding ceremony after the UEFA Champions League final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan in Munich, Germany, May 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)

Willian Pacho (R) of Paris Saint-Germain vies with Marcus Thuram of Inter Milan during the UEFA Champions League final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan in Munich, Germany, May 31, 2025. (Photo by Philippe Ruiz/Xinhua)

Ousmane Dembele of Paris Saint-Germain hugs the trophy during the awarding ceremony after the UEFA Champions League final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan in Munich, Germany, May 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)

Head coach Luis Enrique (R) of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates with Ousmane Dembele (C) and Vitinha during the awarding ceremony after the UEFA Champions League final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan in Munich, Germany, May 31, 2025. (Photo by Philippe Ruiz/Xinhua)

Fans of Inter Milan cheer for the team before the UEFA Champions League final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan in Munich, Germany, May 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)

Head coach Luis Enrique of Paris Saint-Germain instructs during the UEFA Champions League final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan in Munich, Germany, May 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)

Head coach Luis Enrique (C) of Paris Saint-Germain holds up the trophy to celebrate after the UEFA Champions League final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan in Munich, Germany, May 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)

Desire Doue (L) of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates his goal during the UEFA Champions League final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan in Munich, Germany, May 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)

Desire Doue of Paris Saint-Germain eyes on the trophy during the awarding ceremony after the UEFA Champions League final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan in Munich, Germany, May 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)

Head coach Simone Inzaghi of Inter Milan reacts during the awarding ceremony after the UEFA Champions League final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan in Munich, Germany, May 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)

Desire Doue (L) of Paris Saint-Germain vies with Alessandro Bastoni of Inter Milan during the UEFA Champions League final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan in Munich, Germany, May 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)

Desire Doue (L) of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates his goal during the UEFA Champions League final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan in Munich, Germany, May 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)

Achraf Hakimi (R) of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates his goal during the UEFA Champions League final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan in Munich, Germany, May 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)

Players of Inter Milan pose for group photos before the UEFA Champions League final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan in Munich, Germany, May 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)

Players and head coach Luis Enrique (1st R) of Paris Saint-Germain celebrate during the awarding ceremony after the UEFA Champions League final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan in Munich, Germany, May 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)

Senny Mayulu of Paris Saint-Germain celebrates scoring during the UEFA Champions League final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan in Munich, Germany, May 31, 2025. (Xinhua/Peng Ziyang)

Desire Doue (R) of Paris Saint-Germain shoots to score during the UEFA Champions League final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan in Munich, Germany, May 31, 2025. (Photo by Philippe Ruiz/Xinhua)