Ilkay Gundogan says he will always be a Blue after his free transfer to Barcelona was confirmed.
10.06.2023 - 12:21 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester City can make history this evening when they take on Inter Milan in the Champions League final.
City have travelled to Istanbul to take on the Serie A side for the final of Europe's elite club competition. Pep Guardiola's side will be aiming to win the Champions League for the first time in the club's history.
And if they manage to do that, they will also seal the Treble. City have already been crowned Premier League champions and won the FA Cup, with only Inter standing in their way this evening in Istanbul.
City are in the Champions League final for the second time in the space of three years. Guardiola's men suffered a 1-0 loss at the hands of Chelsea in 2021.
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On their Champions League journey this season, the Blues topped a group that included Borussia Dortmund, Sevilla and Copenhagen, winning four of their group games and drawing two. In the last 16, RB Leipzig were ruthlessly swept aside 8-1 on aggregate. In the quarter-finals, German giants Bayern Munich were beaten 4-1 over two legs to set up a semi-final against Real Madrid.
Following a 1-1 draw in the Bernabeu, City blew the Spanish side away with a stunning display to beat Carlo Ancelotti's men 4-0 at the Etihad Stadium. It has set up a final against Inter, who beat Porto and Benfica in the last 16 and quarter-finals respectively, before beating rivals AC Milan in the semi-finals to book their place in the final.
Before the game, we've asked City fans for their good luck messages on the Manchester Evening News website and here's a round-up of the messages that supporters have sent Guardiola's side ahead of this evening's big encounter at the Ataturk Olympic
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Inter Milan head coach Simone Inzaghi hailed his players' efforts after they were beaten 1-0 by Manchester City in Saturday's Champions League final in Istanbul.
Jubilant Manchester City fans partied until sunrise in Istanbul after winning the Champions League final.
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John Stones has hailed Ederson for his sensational saves in the closing stages of their Champions League final triumph.
Noel Gallagher was serenaded by Manchester City fans last night (June 10) after his team won the Champions League.The former Oasis chief was unable to attend the final in Istanbul due to touring commitments in the US.It resulted in him watching the match against Inter Milan at a bar in San Diego full of City of fans who serenaded him with Oasis classic ‘Don’t Look Back In Anger’ at the final whistle. You can view footage below.Speaking about not attending the final earlier this week, he told the club’s official website: “I won’t be in Istanbul – I always make sure the dates around the Champions League are free and usually that’s always around the end of May.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola admits it is an "honour" to have equalled the achievement of Sir Alex Ferguson by winning the Treble, revealing the former Manchester United boss messaged him before the final.
Manchester City fans are in seventh heaven after their club became European champions for the first time and completed the treble.
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Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has paid tribute to the special mentality of Manchester United's treble winners ahead of the Champions League final in Istanbul this evening.
Manchester City are preparing to face Inter Milan as the club chase Champions League glory and a historic treble.
Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea has taken to social media for the first time since last weekend's 2-1 FA Cup final defeat to Manchester City at Wembley.
Manchester City fans visiting Istanbul for tomorrow's Champions League final have been urged to 'be a good guest' in the Turkish city. Greater Manchester Police will have a presence in Ataturk Olympic Stadium and surrounding fan zones when the Blues take on Inter Milan tomorrow (June 10).
Pep Guardiola has told Manchester City fans not to boo the Champions League anthem before their final against Inter Milan.
If City don’t make it a Treble tomorrow by beating Inter Milan in the Champions League final, you have to start wondering if they will ever do it.
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Chief Constable Mark Roberts has reason for the Champions League Final to be a success both on and off the pitch. He is National Lead for football policing and is determined City fans will have a safe journey to and from Istanbul as they chase the treble dream. The ex-GMP officer is also a Blue.