PSG had a difficult start to the league stage, but snatched their place in the play-offs with a 4-2 victory over Manchester City. In the round of 16, Paris eliminated Liverpool on penalties after a 1-0 victory at Anfield. In the quarterfinals, PSG beat Aston Villa with a 5-4 aggregate score. In the semifinals, they beat Arsenal 3-2 on aggregate. In the final, PSG crushed Inter Milan 5-0 in Munich, winning their first Champions League. This victory gave the club a historic treble, including Ligue 1 and the Coupe de France.
