| Manchester City vs Inter Milan | |
| MATCH INFO | |
MATCH :
| Manchester City vs Inter Milan |
COMPETITION :
| UEFA Champions League Final |
| DATE: | 11-06-2023 |
TIME:
| 12.30 AM IST (UTC +5:30)
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STADIUM
| Atatürk Olympic Istanbul |
Match Live Info
Prediction and Preview
Manchester City 2 - 1 Inter Milan
Manchester City possible starting lineup:
Ederson; Walker, Dias, Akanji; Stones, Rodri; Silva, Gundogan, De Bruyne, Grealish; Haaland
Inter Milan possible starting lineup:
Onana; Darmian, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Mkhitaryan, Calhanoglu, Dimarco; Martinez, Dzeko
In a clash of continental giants, treble-chasing Manchester City will face off against Inter Milan in the final of the 2022-23 Champions League, eighteen years after Liverpool's famous miracle in Istanbul. The showdown will take place at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium, marking the first competitive encounter between these two powerhouse clubs.
Both teams come into the final with contrasting domestic fortunes. Pep Guardiola's Manchester City added two more English football trophies to their collection, securing the Premier League title and the FA Cup. On the other hand, Inter Milan's Serie A title charge was relatively short-lived and less successful.
Manchester City's path to the final was marked by a dominant performance, obliterating the defending champions Real Madrid with a resounding 5-1 aggregate victory in the semi-finals. Meanwhile, Inter Milan earned the local bragging rights by defeating their San Siro rivals AC Milan with a convincing 3-0 aggregate scoreline.
Guardiola's achievements at Manchester City have been remarkable in domestic competitions, but the coveted Champions League title has remained elusive since his departure from Barcelona. Prior to the 2020-21 season, Guardiola had never guided Man City beyond the quarter-finals in Europe's premier competition. Despite coming close in recent years, they have fallen short of lifting the trophy.
In 2021, they suffered defeat at the hands of Chelsea in the final, and in the 2021-22 campaign, Real Madrid halted their progress in the semi-finals. However, this time around, Manchester City exacted revenge against Real Madrid with a resounding 4-0 victory in the semi-final second leg, propelled by moments of brilliance from Vinicius Junior and Kevin De Bruyne.
As fans eagerly anticipate the final, many recognize that Inter Milan, under the guidance of Carlo Ancelotti, cannot be underestimated. Ancelotti's teams have a history of defying expectations and achieving success in European competitions. The stage is set for a thrilling encounter in Istanbul, as Manchester City and Inter Milan vie for glory and the chance to etch their names in Champions League history.