What Inter can learn from PSG’s five Champions League defeats this season

Key lessons for Inter from PSG’s five UCL defeats

The French giants’ last two defeats — against Liverpool and Aston Villa — had no impact on their qualification, yet they could still offer Inter some insight into the situations that might disrupt PSG’s game plan.

Aston Villa came back from two goals down to win 3-2 in the second leg of the Champions League quarter-finals, in a match where Gianluigi Donnarumma played a key role in preventing the English side from scoring more and sending the tie into extra time.

If anything, that game served as a reminder that, perhaps due to their relatively young squad, PSG are still prone to blackouts — sudden lapses in focus that allow opponents back into the game, even when the outcome seems under control.

This suggests that the Nerazzurri should stay alert for moments in which Luis Enrique’s side might lower their level of attention and pressure, looking to capitalise on those mental dips with consistent and aggressive attacking play.

PSG’s 1-0 loss to Liverpool, on the other hand, showed that Inter should not be discouraged if their opponents dominate for long spells. A single moment of brilliance could be enough to shift the momentum — provided they can withstand the most testing phases.

Indeed, the French powerhouse can be frustrated by teams capable of absorbing pressure and making the most of the few chances they get, as also shown in their 2-1 home defeat to Atletico Madrid — a game in which PSG appeared to outplay their opponents for large stretches.

Inter would do well to draw inspiration from those matches, especially by making the most of their most dangerous qualities — such as quick transitions and set pieces.