5 Surprising Facts About the 2025 Champions League Final in Munich!

The Champions League, the premier European club football final, returns to Munich, Germany. Here are five things to keep in mind.

1. The 2012 Final
   

   The Allianz Arena in the city of Munich will once again host a Champions League final. Bayern Munich and Chelsea played the tournament’s final in 2012 at the same stadium. In that match, the Bavarian team played at home but was defeated in a penalty shootout against the English team, which lifted the trophy for the first time. Embed from Getty Images

2. Munich, a city that brings fond memories to French football
   

   Marseille is the only French team that holds a Champions League title. In 1993, the southern French club played the tournament’s final against AC Milan at the Olympic Stadium in Munich. Defender Basile Boli became the hero of the match by scoring the only goal. This victory allowed the French team to make history on a continental level. It’s worth noting that PSG is aiming for its first Champions League in the same city and once again against an Italian team. Embed from Getty Images

3. Inter Milan, 2 finals in 3 years
   

   Inter Milan has established itself as a highly experienced team in Europe’s top club competition. Under Simone Inzaghi, they have reached two finals in the last three editions of the Champions League, almost with the same squad. In 2023, the Nerazzurri lost by a narrow margin to Manchester City, and many of the players who featured in that match will wear the jersey again in Munich.
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4. The tactical battle on the benches
   

   While Inter has experience on the pitch, PSG has it on the bench, as Luis Enrique already knows what it’s like to win a Champions League title. The Spanish coach won the 2015 edition of the tournament with FC Barcelona, which featured stars like Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, and Neymar. Luis Enrique has also added the UEFA Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup to his collection of international trophies.
   Meanwhile, Inzaghi is a coach with several domestic successes. With Inter, the Italian manager has won one Serie A title, two Coppa Italia trophies, and three Supercoppa Italiana titles. Munich will be his chance to win his first international title as a coach.

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5. Youth and experience in the final
   

   This new Champions League final features two teams with a notable age difference. PSG has remarkable strength around a young core. The average age of the French team is around 23 years, according to data from Transfermarkt.
   The youngest player on the team is 17-year-old Ibrahim Mbaye, while the most experienced is Brazilian center-back Marquinhos, who is still only 31. Another young yet established star is Désiré Doué.
   Inter Milan has a more experienced squad, with an average age of around 29. Their youngest player is midfielder Kristjan Asllani, who is 23, while the oldest is veteran Italian defender Francesco Acerbi, aged 37.On Inter’s side, the team has an older average age, around 29 years. Midfielder Kristjan Asllani is the youngest at 23, while Italian center-back Francesco Acerbi is the oldest at 37.

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As Munich welcomes another Champions League final, expect drama, legacy-defining performances, and a captivating contrast between youth and experience. Whether it’s PSG chasing history or Inter seeking redemption, the stage is set for another iconic night in European football.