MUNICH (AP) - The much-anticipated Champions League final is set to take place on Saturday, as Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) faces Inter Milan at Bayern Munich's Allianz Arena. This high-stakes match represents the pinnacle of European club soccer, with each team vying for glory after experiencing heart-wrenching defeats in recent years.

Inter Milan reached the finals in 2023, only to fall to Manchester City, while PSG suffered a similar fate in their only final appearance against Bayern Munich in 2020. Both teams are eager to seize the moment and finally lay claim to the prestigious Champions League trophy.

PSG, known for its lavish spending that has included stars like Neymar, Kylian Mbappe, and Lionel Messi, is still in search of its inaugural Champions League title. Despite the departure of these iconic players, coach Luis Enrique has managed to assemble an exciting new squad, featuring talents such as Ousmane Dembele, Desire Doue, and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia. Under his guidance, PSG aims to turn the tide and secure a historic victory.

Luis Enrique, who's seeking his second Champions League title as a coach after winning with Barcelona in 2015, expressed his commitment to delivering this coveted prize for PSG. "The motivation for me is to win the Champions League title for the first time for PSG," he stated. "That is the gift I want to give the people, the club, the city."

On the other hand, Inter Milan, which was on track for a treble just over a month ago, now finds itself focused solely on the Champions League after losing the Serie A title by just one point and being eliminated from the Italian Cup in the semifinals. Coach Simone Inzaghi, who has led the team to two finals as head coach, reflects on the journey of his players: "These players in these four years did a lot — won a lot and lost sometimes. It happens. But we all gave our all, everyone. We are proud to be Inter."

Inter boasts a rich history in the competition, having won the Champions League or European Cup three times, with their last triumph occurring in 2010. The weight of this legacy adds to the significance of the upcoming match against PSG.

The Champions League final is scheduled to kick off at 9 p.m. local time (1900 GMT), promising to be a thrilling encounter as both teams prepare to claim one of soccer's most prestigious awards.

As anticipation builds for the final showdown, fans are gearing up for an electrifying atmosphere in Munich, hoping to witness their teams make history. The stage is set, and the stakes couldn't be higher as PSG and Inter Milan prepare to battle it out for European supremacy.