“The best thing is the lack of need for special preparation,” confidently stated Paris Saint-Germain manager Luis Enrique ahead of his second Champions League final. A decade ago, the Spanish coach guided an MSN-powered Barcelona to the coveted victory. Now, Enrique is aiming to lead PSG to the pinnacle of European football for the first time in the club`s history.
His team, after a somewhat slow start to their European campaign, significantly improved by 2025. They have successfully navigated their path to Saturday`s showpiece event in Munich, where they will meet a shrewd Inter side. The experience of the Nerazzurri sharply contrasts with the youthful energy of Les Parisiens, whose starting eleven has remained remarkably consistent throughout the knockout stages.
Consequently, we can make a fairly accurate prediction regarding PSG`s starting lineup for Saturday`s final.
Predicted PSG Lineup vs Inter (4-3-3)
GK: Gianluigi Donnarumma
Following a challenging beginning to the tournament, Donnarumma`s crucial saves have been instrumental in PSG`s run to the final. He is one standout performance away from concluding an exceptional campaign.
RB: Achraf Hakimi
Hakimi found the net in the semifinal triumph over Arsenal and has enjoyed a highly productive Champions League season. He heads into the final having directly contributed to eight goals in the competition.
CB: Marquinhos
The experienced Brazilian defender is one of the few players in the squad with previous experience in major finals. Marquinhos was in the team that narrowly lost to Bayern Munich five years ago.
CB: William Pacho
Pacho joined the club last summer and has proven to be a revelation playing alongside the captain. This season, no other PSG player has logged more Champions League minutes than the Ecuadorian defender.
LB: Nuno Mendes
While Mendes is eager to attack down his wing, he will need to play a more defensively balanced role. His individual battle with Denzel Dumfries, who was dominant against Barcelona in the semifinals, will be crucial.
CM: Vitinha
There are several talented midfielders set to feature in Saturday`s final, and the agile Vitinha is expected to operate as PSG`s deepest-lying central player.
CM: João Neves
The tenacious, all-action midfielder has impressed significantly in his debut season for the French giants and was particularly brilliant across the two legs against Arsenal. This midfield confrontation promises to be captivating.
CM: Fabian Ruiz
Enrique opted for Fabian over Manuel Ugarte, bringing additional defensive steel and technical ability to PSG`s midfield engine room. This is the Spaniard`s first Champions League final, but he started the Euro 2024 final less than twelve months ago.
RW: Désiré Doué
PSG`s new tactical identity is perfectly embodied by the fearless Doué, who possesses all the attributes of a future superstar. He has established himself in Enrique`s preferred starting lineup during the latter half of the season and has been a regular throughout the knockout phases. He will roam primarily from the right flank.
ST: Ousmane Dembélé
Dembélé`s deployment as a false nine has been a key factor in PSG`s improved form in the new year, with the French forward having by far the most prolific season of his career. It would be a fitting outcome if he were the one to decide the match in Munich.
LW: Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
PSG further strengthened their attacking options by signing Kvaratskhelia in January, even with Bradley Barcola showing improved form in 2024–25. While Barcola started last week`s French Cup final, the Georgian winger is anticipated to return to the starting eleven for the major European final.
