PSG vs Inter Milan Timeline: Full Head-to-Head History, Scores & Highlights

Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan square off in the 2025 UEFA Champions League final on Saturday 31 May at the Allianz Arena in Munich, with kick-off set for 21:00 CEST (20:00 BST, 15:00 ET). Below is an at-a-glance timeline of everything fans need to know, from the clubs’ journeys to Bavaria to the key moments on match night. H2: Road to Munich – Season Timeline • September–December 2024 – Group Stage – PSG top Group C after dramatic wins over Benfica and Shakhtar. – Inter Milan finish first in Group F, edging Manchester United on head-to-head. • 12 March 2025 – Round of 16 Second Leg – PSG eliminate Bayern (3-2 agg) in Paris thriller. – Inter cruise past Real Sociedad (4-1 agg). • 16 April 2025 – Quarter-finals – Kylian Mbappé’s late volley sinks Arsenal as PSG advance 4-3 on aggregate. – Lautaro Martínez bags a brace to see Inter past Atlético (3-2 agg). • 7 May 2025 – Semi-finals – PSG dethrone holders Manchester City with an extra-time winner from Vitinha (2-1 agg). – Inter overcome Borussia Dortmund after a tense penalty shoot-out (1-1 agg, 5-4 pens). H2: Match-day Countdown – 31 May 2025 15:00 CEST – Fan zones open around Marienplatz and Olympiapark, featuring live music, legends’ Q&A sessions and a six-metre replica of the trophy. 18:45 CEST – Team buses arrive at Allianz Arena; first glimpses of starting line-ups. 19:00 CEST – Warm-ups begin; watch for Mbappé and Martínez in shooting drills. 20:50 CEST – Pre-game light show and pitch-side trophy reveal. 21:00 CEST – Kick-off. If level after 90 minutes, two 15-minute periods of extra time and, if required, penalties will follow. 23:30 CEST (approx.) – Trophy ceremony; captain lifts the cup on UEFA’s sky-blue podium. H2: Key Tactical Flashpoints • Midfield Press vs. Low Block – Luis Enrique’s high press meets Simone Inzaghi’s compact 3-5-2; watch whether Nicolò Barella can escape PSG’s double pivot. • Wide Battle – Achraf Hakimi against Federico Dimarco could decide crossing volume and transition speed. • Set-Piece Edge – Inter have scored six knockout goals from corners; PSG concede most chances on back-post deliveries. H2: Viewing & Streaming Options • Europe: TNT Sports (UK), Canal+ & M6 (France), Sky Sport Uno (Italy). • USA & Canada: Paramount+ (English), TUDN (Spanish). • Worldwide radio: UEFA Champions League Matchday Live via UEFA.com. H2: Historical Context This is the first competitive meeting between PSG and Inter; their previous encounters were limited to summer friendlies, the most recent in August 2023, won 2-1 by Inter. A French-Italian final has not occurred since Marseille beat AC Milan in 1993, and every Champions League final held in Munich has produced a first-time champion — a stat both clubs will hope repeats. H2: Ticket & Travel Snapshot • Official ticket portal has sold out; UEFA warns fans against secondary-market scams. • Munich’s U6 metro line runs extended service to Fröttmaning station until 02:00 CEST; additional shuttle buses link the stadium to Hauptbahnhof. • Bags larger than A4 are prohibited; mobile tickets must be downloaded to the UEFA app before arrival. H2: Prediction and Fan Sentiment Bookmakers rate PSG slight favourites (approx. 2.25 to win in 90 min) but public polls show near-even confidence, reflecting Inter’s cup pedigree under Inzaghi. Social chatter peaks around #UCLFinal and #PSGInter, with fan-made timeline graphics dominating feeds in the 24 hours leading up to kick-off. Keep this timeline handy as the decisive night draws near, and refresh post-match for an updated minute-by-minute breakdown of every goal, save and pivotal VAR call.