Midfield supremacy often decides finals and Munich should adhere to the pattern. Paris Saint Germain rely on Vitinha Marco Asensio and Manuel Ugarte to recycle possession at speed and punch vertical passes toward Kylian Mbappé. Inter Milan counters with a trio of Hakan Calhanoglu Nicolo Barella and Henrikh Mkhitaryan supported by wing backs Denzel Dumfries and Federico Dimarco who slide inside to crowd central lanes.

Paris target width. Achraf Hakimi overlaps relentlessly forcing Inter’s left centre back Alessandro Bastoni to choose between tracking runs or holding shape. If Bastoni drifts wide Lautaro Martínez must drop to occupy Marquinhos leaving space for Mbappé. Conversely if Inter maintain a narrow block Hakimi gains time to whip low cutbacks toward Randal Kolo Muani.

Simone Inzaghi’s plan hinges on calibrated pressure triggers. When PSG build through Marquinhos Inter press with a three two alignment releasing Barella to jump on passes into Asensio. This risks leaving Hakimi free but Calhanoglu angles coverage to funnel play where wing back support can arrive. Inter average eight successful fast breaks per match the highest left in the competition.

Set pieces provide another lever. Paris cluster the six yard area and peel late to the back post while Inter crowd the near post for trademark flick ons. Both sides trained extensively on second ball positioning this week aware that finals swing on deflections and rebounds as often as open play artistry.

Fitness appears equal so tactical tweaks may occur in game. Paris can invert full backs to bolster midfield if losing control and Inter can flip to a back four by introducing Carlos Augusto. Whichever coach times adjustments best could carve the crucial edge in a contest projected to live on tiny margins.