The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League final between PSG and Inter Milan is a chance for Dembélé and Lautaro Martinez to join the pantheon of greats like Messi.
The 2024/25 UEFA Champions League final between PSG and Inter Milan is not only a clash between two giants, but also an opportunity for two stars Ousmane Dembélé and Lautaro Martinez to enter the legendary temple with great names like Messi – when they may be the next to own the 3 most prestigious titles in football history: FIFA World Cup, UEFA Champions League and Ballon d’Or.
Previously, Messi and legends such as Franz Beckenbauer, Gerd Muller, Zinedine Zidane, Bobby Charlton, Paolo Rossi, Rivaldo, Kaka and Ronaldinho owned all three of the above noble titles.
Ousmane Dembélé is having the best season of his career and has impressed every opponent. With 45 matches, 33 goals and 9 assists, he has directly contributed to over 40 goals, a huge number that very few players in Europe’s top 5 leagues can surpass.
But the most notable thing is his impressive performance in the Champions League. After 14 matches, Dembélé scored 8 goals and had 4 assists, contributing significantly to PSG reaching the final. He has become the soul of the team’s playing style under the leadership of Luis Enrique, and if PSG win the title, none other than Dembélé will be the number 1 candidate for this year’s Ballon d’Or.
Along with Dembélé, Inter Milan’s Lautaro Martinez is also having a brilliant season. The Argentine has played 48 matches, scoring 22 goals and providing 7 assists. Notably, in the 2024/25 Champions League, Lautaro has scored 9 goals in 13 matches, being a key factor in helping Inter Milan overcome difficult opponents to reach the final.
He is not only a goalscorer but also an inspiration to his teammates. In addition to impressive numbers, Lautaro also shows a great fighting spirit, inspiring the whole team in difficult times. If Inter win the final, Lautaro Martinez will certainly become a formidable candidate for the Ballon d’Or, and it would not be surprising if he were to stand shoulder to shoulder with the great stars of world football.
“Live long enough to see Messi on the same table as Dembélé and Lautaro” – a saying that seemed like a joke, but has now become a reality. Dembélé was a dud at Barca, spending almost his entire career in the medical room. Lautaro Martinez almost shattered Messi’s World Cup dream with a series of unbelievable misses. But both have now transformed dramatically, contributing greatly to bringing PSG and Inter to the Champions League final. They are no longer disappointments, but are facing the opportunity to be on par with Messi.
The 2024/25 Champions League final between PSG and Inter Milan will decide not only the title, but also the names that will enter the pantheon of football legends. Dembélé and Lautaro Martinez both have the opportunity to write their names in history, following in the footsteps of legends like Messi, Beckenbauer and Zidane. Whoever wins, they will not only be the heroes of this season, but also the icons of a new generation in world football.
One match, two stars, and who knows, we might see new legends born from this very confrontation. Who will be the next to enter the legends hall? The answer will be revealed on June 1st.
