INTER'S OLD GUARD MUST MAK IT COUNT

Chelsea legend Claude warning for Inzaghi's ageing stars: Your last chance for Euro glory

- EXCLUSIVE BY PATRICK AUSTEN-HARDY

CLAUDE MAKELELE has warned Inter Milan's old guard that the Champions League final is their last chance for European glory.

Simone Inzaghi's gritty veterans had an average age of 30.2 when they beat Barcelona (25.8) in the semis, running out 7-6 winners over two enthralling legs.

Paris Saint-Germain are the young upstarts, with an average squad age of just 23.6. They head into tonight's showdown in Munich as favourites after a blistering run to the final, including wins over Liverpool and Arsenal.

But the stubborn Italians, who suffered the pain of losing this final in 2023 against Manchester City, will be able to call upon plenty of experience and Champions League winner Makelele (above) reckons that could be key.

"Inter have the experience, many players who played in the first final and lost. Maybe for them, this could be their last final," Makelele said on behalf of Bet365.