Mkhitaryan Aims for Record with Inter Milan in Champions League Final

MUNICH, Germany — At 36 years old, Henrikh Mkhitaryan stands on the brink of making European football history as he leads Inter Milan into the Champions League final against Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday night.

The significance of the match at the Allianz Arena is paramount, as Mkhitaryan could become the first player to win all three of UEFA‘s main club trophies: the Champions League, the Europa League, and the Europa Conference League.

Mkhitaryan’s journey has been turbulent. He was part of a widely criticized swap deal in January 2018 that saw Alexis Sanchez move to Manchester United while he joined Arsenal. While Sanchez struggled at United, Mkhitaryan’s two-year stint in London was marked by frustration.

Notably, he missed the 2019 Europa League final due to visa issues stemming from political tensions involving his home country of Armenia and host nation Azerbaijan.

Despite his ups and downs, Mkhitaryan has thrived in Italy and is a key component of Simone Inzaghi’s squad. “I hope experience will count in the final. It’s not just me, I have a lot of experienced teammates,” he said.

Inter Milan reached this stage after a gripping 7-6 aggregate victory over Barcelona in the semi-finals, while PSG took down Arsenal to earn their spot. Both teams are vying for prestigious titles; PSG is looking for its first Champions League win, while Inter aims for their fourth.

Inzaghi emphasized the journey they have taken: “We deserve to be here. We have shown great desire since day one in the group phase.”

Mkhitaryan’s resurgence at Inter serves as a testament to his resilience, and he is eager to cement his legacy in European football history.

As the countdown to kickoff begins, excitement is palpable. Mkhitaryan’s chance to complete the trifecta of European titles awaits.