Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) players celebrated wildly after their spectacular 5-0 victory over Inter Milan in the Champions League final at Munich’s Allianz Arena on Saturday, May 31. However, young forward Désiré Doué stood apart, initially stunned by the magnitude of the achievement.
Voted player of the match, the 19-year-old Doué seemed to struggle to comprehend his performance. While Ousmane Dembélé was expected to be a key player, it was Doué who shone, revealing his talent to a global audience in the hour before being substituted in the 66th minute. It was reported that manager Luis Enrique had hesitated before the match whether to start him.
In the 12th minute, Doué cleverly turned a clear shooting opportunity into an assist for Achraf Hakimi, setting the tone for PSG’s dominance. He then scored two goals himself (20th, 63rd), contributing significantly to the rout of Inter Milan. Three days before his 20th birthday, Doué became the first player to be involved in three goals in a Champions League final since the competition was renamed in 1992..
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