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For Paris Saint-Germain, who are only in their second Champions League final after 2020 it will also be a mental challenge. Although PSG has great individual class, Inter undoubtedly has the edge when it comes to routine and nerves of steel on the big stage. After Inter recently knocked out the official top favorites Barcelona from the competition, Simone Inzaghi's team should now also not lose the Champions League final, at least not within regular playing time. An unbridled morale, an impregnable defense for much of this Champions League season, and a club record goalscorer. Inter Milan's experience speaks for itself. The Nerazzurri are in their seventh European Champions League final. They have already lifted the trophy three times, for the last time in 2010. Although they narrowly lost their last final in 2023 with a 0-1 defeat to Manchester City, the mere fact that they are now in the final again underlines their consistency at the highest level. An additional motivational boost could be that Inter finally lost the championship title to Napoli a few days ago and this final is now the battle to save the season.