Unlike two years ago, Pep Guardiola has not considered his options in Istanbul. However, City in Türkiye behaved unrecognizably before half-time.
He relied on conductor Kevin De Bruyne to break through the Italian side’s ranks, but as in 2021, the CL final also ended early on City’s turntable due to injury.
With him between the lines, Medina decorated before half-time as the only chances worthy of the name. Erling Braut Haaland and KDB themselves could not get past Andre Onana.
Only after the break we were able to see the real city at times. Then Bernardo Silva After a smooth combination once it reached the back line, the ball fell at my feet Rodri. He did not hesitate and shot 1-0 into the goal.
The hardest part was done for City, who then failed to finish the game completely. Substitute Phil Foden dribbled himself head-to-head with Onana, but failed to finish the ball.
Substitute Romelu Lukaku had also played a key role shortly before that. First, he kept teammate Demarco from 1-1 with an unfortunate block, and then he himself slammed hard on Ederson shortly thereafter.
Two minutes from time, the worst moment came for the Red Devils striker. He gently headed for Ederson from three feet away.
The Champions League went to Inter, Manchester City and De Bruyne have their first trophy with big ears.
Billions invested and hundreds of violations of financial rules? In Istanbul, snow covered under golden confetti.
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