Inter Milan Vice-President Predicts Champions League Final Vs PSG ’50-50′ – Adds ‘Lautaro Deserves The Ballon D’Or’ | OneFootball

Javier Zanetti feels that the Champions League final between PSG and Inter Milan is “50-50.”

Speaking to Radio La Red, via FCInterNews, the Nerazzurri Vice-President also argued that club captain Lautaro Martinez “deserves the Ballon d’Or.”

Inter Milan will face Paris Saint-Germain in the final of the Champions League on May 31st.

The Nerazzurri booked their place in the final with a spectacular 7-6 aggregate win over Barcelona in the semfinals.

Meanwhile, PSG overcame Arsenal in a cagier tie which ended 3-1 on aggregate.

Along the way, Inter have managed impressive results against the likes of Manchester City, Arsenal, and RB Leipzig along the way, before eliminating Bayern Munich in the quarterfinals.

PSG, meanwhile, had a rockier start to their Champions League campaign. However, they’ve grown into the competition, with impressive victories over the likes of Manchester City, Liverpool, and Aston Villa.

Zanetti: “PSG Vs Inter Champions League Final Is 50-50”

FUCHU, JAPAN – FEBRUARY 11: Inter Vice President Javier Zanetti attends a press conference during the inauguration of Inter Academy Japan on February 11, 2017 in Fuchu, Japan. (Photo by Christopher Jue/Getty Images for FC Internazionale)

Nerazzurri Vice-President Javier Zanetti declared that “I’m proud of Inter’s performance” against Barcelona.

“Between the first and second legs the team showed commitment. They had to overcome some setbacks.”

“In the semifinals, two teams faced off with well-defined and different attacking styles,” Zanetti argued.

“Lautario and Thuram on one side. Yamal and Pedri on the other.”

Meanwhile, Zanetti said of the final that “I think it’s a 50-50 match.”

The Inter Vice-President argued that PSG “also deservedly reached the final.”

“It’s a one-off match,” Zanetti added. “And we have to play it and hope that we can keep up the level that we saw over these two semifinals.”

Then, Zanetti praised Inter coach Simone Inzaghi. “He’s an absolute leader of this team,” the Vice-President said.

“He’s been with us for four years. And he’s made everyone very competitive.”

“With him we’ve reached two Champions League finals in three years,” Zanetti noted.

Zanetti Argues “Lautaro Martinez Deserves The Ballon D’Or”

MILAN, ITALY – MAY 06: Lautaro Martinez of FC Internazionale celebrates after team mate Hakan Calhanoglu (not pictured) scores his team’s second goal from the penalty spot during the UEFA Champions League 2024/25 Semi Final Second Leg match between FC Internazionale Milano and FC Barcelona at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 06, 2025 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

Meanwhile, Zanetti also gave his thoughts on Inter captain Lautaro Martinez.

“I’d hoped that he could become what he is today,” the Nerazzurri Vice-President beamed.

“Against Barcelona, he gave everything until he was substituted.”

Zanetti said that Martinez “is important for Inter, and for the national team.”

“He always gives his best. And there’s no doubt that he has a chance to win the Ballon d’Or.”

The Inter Vice-President added that Martinez “is happy here.”

“He feels that he gets recognition. He has a sense of belonging.”

“When you’re comfortable somewhere, it’s a big help.”