After 45 minutes played, it was goalless between Manchester City and Inter in the Champions League final in Turkey. But in the 68th minute, City took the lead via goalscorer Rodri, who was responsible for a well-placed finish to make it 1-0. A result that gave the British the CL win.
It was a swinging first half where both teams created a couple of chances to take the lead. Although City looked a bit sharper. However, for their star midfielder, Kevin De Bruyne, it was a short game. The Manchester City star was forced off the pitch injured in the 36th minute, and was replaced by Phil Foden, who came on from the bench.
– You suffer with him personally and you suffer with City, says C-more’s expert Kim Källström.
When City last played the final against Chelsea in the Champions League during
In 2021, De Bruyne also stepped off injured, but then after 60 minutes of play.
Rodri scores 1-0
Inter started the second half at a furious pace and came close to taking the lead. But instead it was City’s midfielder Rodri who in the 68th minute was able to break the deadlock.
Once City had finished celebrating, Inter came close to a lightning strike, but instead of netting, Federico Dimarco’s header hit the crossbar. Dimarco then got another opportunity on the return, but then nodded at Lukaku in front of goal.
Despite a furious push by the Italians in the final stages of the match, the result was 1-0 – and British Manchester City are champions of the Champions League.
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