In the 2024–2025 UEFA Champions League Final, opposing ideologies will collide.
On the one hand, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), led by Luis Enrique, has transformed into a dynamic, fluid offensive squad that combines destruction with youthful energy.
Conversely, Simone Inzaghi’s Inter Milan is the embodiment of ruthlessness in transition, defensive tenacity, and ever-changing forms.
After overcoming particular obstacles along the way, both clubs have earned their spot in this UCL final.
Inter easily qualified for the knockout stages because to their steady defensive play, whereas PSG had to bounce back from a poor group-stage campaign.
With an emphasis on the areas where the game can be won or lost, this tactical preview of the Champions League Final explores the tactical nuances of the match.
The technological specifics that support the strategies of both sides are also highlighted in our UCL preview.
Inter Milan: A Master Class in Tactical Pragmatism
The foundation of Inter Milan’s success this season has been their capacity to exert control over games without controlling the ball.
The 3-5-2 system put in place by Simone Inzaghi emphasizes compactness, low build-up play, frequent rotations, and terrifying transitions.
Their organizational structure is made to minimize weaknesses and maximize opportunities during critical times.
The best thing about Inter is their defense.
Their ability to restrain opponents and keep control is demonstrated by the fact that they have only been in a losing game state for 16 minutes during their Champions League campaign.
With each player specializing in a certain defensive duty, the back three of Yann Bisseck, Francesco Acerbi, and Alessandro Bastoni work as a cohesive one.
Bastoni’s contributions to Inter’s build-up play in particular make him a significant player.
He is one of Europe’s best ball-playing defenders with 5.5 progressive passes and 2.05 progressive carries per 90 minutes.
As demonstrated in the semi-final matchup with Barcelona, his ability to go past pressure and distribute into advanced zones creates chances for their wing-backs to attack space.
Federico Dimarco and Denzel Dumfries, Inter’s wing-backs, serve as both an offensive outlet and a defensive width.
Dumfries is dangerous because of his quickness and forward run timing.
He positions himself to influence the last third of the game by receiving 7.65 progressive passes per 90 minutes.
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