After this victory, there will be a lot of compliments, but we have time to prepare mentally," Guardiola said. A final against an Italian team is not always the best gift, honestly. "When you reach the final of the Champions League, you have to celebrate. It has been an extraordinary path and winning a derby in the semifinal brought particular satisfaction."Ĭity manager Pep Guardiola knows that no UCL final will ever be easy, and facing an Italian club means going up against a team that will always emphasize defense first, meaning sharpness in attack must be there. And now the dream to play the final has come true. "Nobody has given us anything, we deserve everything that we have achieved. I'm proud to be here," Inter boss Simone Inzaghi said ahead of the match. "For us, it was a dream but we have always believed in it.
While City might have been expected to make it this far, few thought Inter had a chance to even get out of their group, and they find themselves in the position of underdog which they won't mind at all. City are going for their first European crown in what is their second final appearance after losing to Chelsea in the 2021 final while Inter are back in the final for the first time since 2010, looking to win it for a fourth time in what will be their sixth appearance. While Lionel Messi's bombshell move from Paris Saint-Germain to Inter Miami might have been the center of attention in the leadup, it's time for the game on the pitch to return to centerstage. Europe's biggest club game of the year is finally here as the UEFA Champions League 2023 final takes place on Saturday as heavy favorites Manchester City take the field against Inter in Istanbul.
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