History maker! Desire Doue smashes records and matches Cristiano Ronaldo with stellar showing as PSG romp to victory over Inter in Champions League final

WHAT HAPPENED?

PSG ended their long wait for Champions League glory in breathtaking fashion as they hammered Inter in a 5-0 masterclass, and 19-year-old Desire Doue was at the heart of it all. The French prodigy, starting in his first final, delivered a performance for the ages, writing his name into football history alongside some of the game's greats.

Doue opened the floodgates with a stunning display in the first half, registering both a goal and an assist that left Inter chasing shadows. His perfectly-timed pass set up Achraf Hakimi to score against his former club, before Doue cut inside from the right and unleashed a powerful drive from outside the box to double the lead.

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With that opening-half explosion, Doue shattered one of the Champions League’s most enduring records. He became the youngest player in history to both score and assist in a final — an achievement that has seen him surpass many legendary names. Previously, only two teenagers had ever found the net in a European Cup final: Patrick Kluivert for Ajax in 1995 and Carlos Alberto for Porto in 2004.

But Doue didn’t stop there. His historic contributions also put him in the company of Ronaldo, matching the Portuguese icon’s feat of being directly involved in two goals during a Champions League final — a record Ronaldo set in 2014 when Real Madrid defeated Atlético Madrid in Lisbon.

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As the second half unfolded, PSG refused to take their foot off the pedal. Just past the 60-minute mark, Doue struck again, notching his second goal of the evening to officially cap off a dream night. That effort meant he had a hand in three of PSG’s five goals, making him the first-ever player to be involved in three or more goals in a Champions League final.