Paris Saint-Germain is set to face Inter Milan this Saturday in the Champions League final at the Allianz Arena in Munich. Inter is making their second recent appearance in a major European final, having narrowly lost the 2023 Champions League final 1-0 to Pep Guardiola`s Manchester City. They are aiming to secure their fourth Champions League title, the first since achieving the treble under Jose Mourinho in 2010. PSG, on the other hand, is still pursuing their inaugural Champions League crown after falling short in the 2020 final against Bayern Munich.
According to recent pre-match press conferences, both managers, Luis Enrique for PSG and Simone Inzaghi for Inter, have indicated some level of uncertainty regarding their precise starting elevens for the crucial match.
Inter Milan Predicted Lineup
Inter is anticipated to field a team very close to their strongest possible lineup. Yann Sommer is expected to be between the posts. The defense will likely feature a back three comprising Alessandro Bastoni, Francesco Acerbi, and potentially Benjamin Pavard, who recently returned to the squad and is tipped to start. German defender Yann Bisseck is expected to be among the substitutes. The midfield is predicted to be their established trio of Nicolo Barella, Hakan Calhanoglu, and Henrikh Mkhitaryan, supported by wing-backs Federico Dimarco and Denzel Dumfries. The attack will, as usual, be led by the formidable duo of captain Lautaro Martinez and Marcus Thuram.
Possible Inter XI:
- Yann Sommer
- Benjamin Pavard, Francesco Acerbi, Alessandro Bastoni
- Denzel Dumfries, Nicolo Barella, Hakan Calhanoglu, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Federico Dimarco
- Lautaro Martinez, Marcus Thuram
Paris Saint-Germain Predicted Lineup
Paris Saint-Germain`s potential starting lineup seems to have just one significant question mark. Italian goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma is expected to start and face several of his Italy national teammates in the Inter squad. The defensive line is likely to consist of Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos (the team captain), William Pacho, and Nuno Mendes. The midfield trio is predicted to be Joao Neves, Vitinha, and Fabian Ruiz. In the attack, Ousmane Dembele and former Napoli winger Khvicha Kvaratskhelia are expected starters. The main doubt for coach Luis Enrique appears to be the third attacking position, with Desire Doue currently favored to start ahead of Bradley Barcola.
Possible PSG XI:
- Gianluigi Donnarumma
- Achraf Hakimi, Marquinhos, William Pacho, Nuno Mendes
- Joao Neves, Vitinha, Fabian Ruiz
- Desire Doue, Ousmane Dembele, Khvicha Kvaratskhelia
Benedict Kingsley