An interesting paradox in the Champions League final

The Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, is preparing to host the Champions League final between Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain on May 31.

Paris qualified for the final after eliminating Arsenal 3-1 on aggregate, winning 1-0 at the Emirates Stadium before repeating the victory 2-1 at the Parc des Princes.

Inter’s qualification was the most exciting in the Champions League in years, coming at the expense of Barcelona. The first leg in the Catalan city ended 3-3, before the Nerazzurri won 4-3 after extra time at their home stadium.

An interesting irony is that the two teams (Paris and Inter) have never met before in a European match or official competition.

The Allianz Arena match will be the first between the two teams, both of whom are hoping to end the season with the European title.

The last friendly between the two clubs was in August 2023, during their pre-season tour of Japan. Inter won 2-1.

Paris hopes to wear the star on their jersey by winning their first title and their second in French football history, following Marseille’s 1993 triumph.

Inter, meanwhile, is dreaming of their fourth title, having won in 1964, 1965, and 2010.

Inter last qualified for the final in 2023, losing 1-0 to Manchester City. Paris reached their only final in 2020, losing to Bayern Munich by the same score.