Lautaro Martinez has played a pivotal role in Inter Milan's Champions League campaign, netting nine goals in 14 appearances. He has been a constant threat, averaging 2.70 shots per 90, with 2.11 of those hitting the target. His shot accuracy of 78% highlights his efficiency in front of goal. 

In his last four Champions League outings, Martinez has been on the scoresheet three times, scoring crucial goals against Bayern Munich and Barcelona. His ability to deliver in high pressure matches has been a key factor in Inter's success in the competition.  

Martinez's consistency extends to Serie A. Across 31 league appearances, he has averaged 1.19 shots on target per 90 minutes, further underscoring his reliability as a goal scoring threat. His contributions have been vital for Inter both domestically and in Europe.

PSG's success this season can be attributed in part to their intense off the ball work. Under Luis Enrique, the team has implemented an aggressive counter press, pushing high up the pitch to win back possession immediately after losing it. This high-energy approach has been a key factor in their dominant performances.  

Joao Neves has been instrumental in this system, showcasing his tenacity in midfield. Across 16 Champions League appearances this season, he has committed 23 fouls, averaging 1.53 per 90. His physical presence was particularly evident in the semi-final against Arsenal, where he made five fouls and won seven tackles over the two legs.  

Neves' ability to disrupt opponents and regain possession aligns perfectly with PSG's pressing philosophy. His work rate and defensive contributions have been crucial in stifling opposition attacks and maintaining the team's high intensity style of play. This tactical discipline has played a significant role in PSG's deep run in the Champions League.

Inter Milan have established themselves as one of the toughest teams to defeat in this season's Champions League. Out of their 14 matches in the competition, they have suffered just one loss, against Bayer Leverkusen, and are currently on an eight game unbeaten streak (six wins, two draws). Their resilience extends beyond Europe, as they have also avoided defeat in their last six matches across all competitions.  

A key measure of Inter's dominance is how rarely they have trailed in the Champions League. Across 14 games and 1,260 minutes of play, Simone Inzaghi's side have been behind for only 16 minutes. This becomes even more impressive considering the caliber of opponents they have faced, including Barcelona, Bayern Munich, Bayer Leverkusen, Arsenal, and Man City. When they have fallen behind, their response has been swift, with Barcelona and Bayern Munich holding leads for just six minutes combined in the knockout stages before Inter fought back.  

Having narrowly missed out on the Coppa Italia and Serie A title in recent weeks, Inter will be even more determined to claim Champions League glory. This squad, largely unchanged from their 2023 final appearance, has been the most consistent team in the competition this season.

Ousmane Dembele has been the driving force behind PSG's resurgence since the start of the year. With 44 goal contributions in 48 appearances across all competitions this season (33 goals and 11 assists), he has been instrumental in their attacking success. His influence extends to the Champions League, where he has contributed to 12 goals in 14 appearances, proving pivotal in PSG's European campaign.  

Dembele has consistently delivered in crucial moments throughout the knockout stages. He provided goal contributions in both legs of the quarter-final and semi-final ties against Aston Villa and Arsenal. He also stepped up with a goal at Anfield in the round of 16.

Whether scoring or creating chances, Dembele's contributions have been vital in PSG's journey to the Champions League final, showcasing his ability to provide on the biggest stage and with a potential Ballon D’or waiting for him if he can round off an excellent season, you expect motivation will be high for the Frenchman.

Dumfries was sensational in both legs of the semi-final against Barcelona in which he provided five goal contributions across the two games. An aspect of his game that wasn’t highlighted in the semi-final was how reckless he can be, and he’s likely to be tested defensively here up against a fluid PSG front three.

Only Hakan Calhanoglu (5) has picked up more cautions for Inter in Serie A this season than Dumfries (4), who has also picked up a further two cards in the Champions League. Dumfries is likely to line up against Bradley Barcola who is averaging 0.90 fouls won per 90 in Ligue 1 this season.

Dumfries is also likely to engage in duels with Nuno Mendes who boasts a really promising fouls won record in the Champions League this season. The Portuguese fullback has won 26 fouls across his 15 appearances in the Champions League this season (1.71 per 90).

PSG have shown some defensive frailties at times, but Gianluigi Donnarumma has repeatedly demonstrated his world class ability to keep them in games. The Italian goalkeeper made 3+ saves in each leg of the semi-final against Arsenal, proving instrumental in their progression to the final.  

Throughout this Champions League campaign, Donnarumma has been consistently called into action, averaging 2.37 saves per match. His shot stopping has often compensated for PSG's occasional defensive lapses, bailing out his team in critical moments.  

These performances reinforce Donnarumma's reputation as one of the elite goalkeepers in world football. His ability to produce match winning saves under pressure has been a key factor in PSG's deep run in this season's competition.