Match Details:
Da te: June 11 2023
Time: 12:30 am IST
Venue: Atatürk Olympic Stadium, Istanbul
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Preview:
The 2022-23 footballing season nears its climax as Manchester City is set to take on Inter Milan at the iconic Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul in UCL Final. This grand finale perfectly plays out as a David vs Goliath matchup with a dominating Man City eyeing its first Champions League title, while the Nerrazurri hopes to recreate their glory days with this historic triumph.
Team news:
Manchester City:
Right-back Kyle Walker has been dealing with minor trouble with his back but is expected to play and start against Inter Milan.
Inter Milan:
Henrikh Mkhitaryan could be doubtful after suffering a thigh injury in the second leg of the UCL semi-final against AC Milan. Similarly, Joaquin Correa will most likely be riding the bench after picking up a calf issue in the Coppa Italia Final.
Analysis:
Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City has emerged to be a generational team as they clinched the PL title despite starting off slow. Guardiola’s tactical genius has been immaculate this season and the decision to play John Stones symbolises his greatness. Further, a dream season by Erling Haaland and a late-season push by Ilkay Gundogan has made the Cityzens a definite favourite.
On the other hand, Inter Milan had been battling throughout the 2022-23 season after a poor start in the Serie A. But despite a string of low performances, Inghazi has navigated the Nerrazurri through the Champions League and even managed to win the Coppa Italia. Inter’s counter-attacking style could present quite a few questions to the Man City defence and push for a miraculous upset.
Probable Starting XIs:
Manchester City:
Ederson, Walker, Dias, Akanji; Stones, Rodri; Silva, Gundogan, De Bruyne, Grealish, Haaland
Inter Milan:
Onana, Darmian, Acerbi, Bastoni; Dumfries, Barella, Mkhitaryan, Calhanoglu, Dimarco, Martinez, Dzeko
Key Players:
Head to Head:
Best 14:
Goalkeepers: Ederson, Andre Onana
Defenders: John Stones, Manuel Akanji, Alessandro Bastoni, Fedrico Dimarco,
Midfielders: Bernardo Silva, Ilkay Gundogan, Kevin De Bruyne, Nico Barella
Strikers: Jack Grealish, Erling Haaland, Lautaro Martinez, Romelu Lukaku
Fantasy Team:
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