Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan are set to face off in the UEFA Champions League final this Saturday at the Allianz Arena in Munich. The highly anticipated match is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. ET.
Inter is vying for their fourth Champions League trophy. Their last triumph came in 2010 under the guidance of Jose Mourinho. This marks their second appearance in a major European final in recent years, having previously lost 1-0 to Pep Guardiola`s Manchester City in the 2023 Champions League final.
PSG, on the other hand, is still chasing their inaugural Champions League title. Their previous best finish saw them lose the 2020 final against Bayern Munich.
Both managers, Luis Enrique of PSG and Simone Inzaghi of Inter, have some strategic considerations regarding their starting lineups for Saturday`s decisive match, as discussed in their pre-match press conferences.
Inter Milan Predicted Lineup
Inter is expected to field their strongest possible squad. Yann Sommer is set to start in goal. The defense will likely feature a back three comprising Alessandro Bastoni, Francesco Acerbi, and notably, Benjamin Pavard. Pavard`s availability was confirmed this week, and he is anticipated to be in the starting eleven, with German defender Yann Bisseck likely on the bench.
The rest of the team is largely as expected: Nicolo Barella, Hakan Calhanoglu, and Henrik Mkhitaryan forming the midfield trio, supported by Federico Dimarco and Denzel Dumfries on the wings. Inter`s attack will be led by captain Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram, their established forward partnership.
Paris Saint-Germain Predicted Lineup
PSG has one primary question mark regarding their starting lineup for the final. Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma will be in goal, facing off against several of his Italy national teammates from Inter. The defensive line is predicted to include Achraf Hakimi, team captain Marquinhos, William Pacho, and Nuno Mendes.
In midfield, Joao Neves, Vitinha, and Fabian Ruiz are the expected starters. The attack will feature Ousmane Dembele and former Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. The third attacking spot is the main area of doubt for coach Luis Enrique, with Desire Doue currently expected to start ahead of Bradley Barcola.
Predicted Starting XIs
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.
Match Information and Odds
- Date: Saturday, May 31
- Location: Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany
- Time: 3 p.m. ET
- TV/Live Stream: CBS, Paramount+
- Odds: Paris Saint-Germain +105; Draw +240; Inter +270
Alternative Broadcast: Beckham & Friends Live
An alternative viewing experience will be available on Paramount+ with `Beckham & Friends Live`. Hosted by Kate Scott directly from Munich`s Allianz Arena, the broadcast will feature David Beckham joined by Tom Cruise, offering commentary and insights as the Champions League final unfolds before them.
CBS Sports Golazo Network Coverage
Fans can get extensive football coverage throughout the day on CBS Sports Golazo Network. This includes:
- Morning Footy (10 a.m. ET): A special edition of the flagship morning show covering highlights, interviews, and key football storylines.
- Champions League Today (1 p.m. ET): Pregame studio coverage hosted by Kate Scott alongside analysts. Coverage begins at 1 p.m. ET on Paramount+ and CBS Sports Golazo Network, continuing on CBS and Paramount+ from 1:30 p.m. ET.
- The Champions Club (5:30 p.m. ET): Post-match analysis and live reactions from the Champions League final. Also available on CBS Sports Network.
- Scoreline (7 p.m. ET): Daily show providing news, results, and highlights from global football competitions.
CBS Sports Golazo Network is a free 24/7 channel dedicated to football, accessible via the CBS Sports app, Pluto TV, and Paramount+.
Dominic Ashworth