The completion of the second leg matches in the UEFA Champions League UEFA Champions League has defined the two finalists who will fight for the most important title among the clubs of the old continent. Here are all the details.
Inter Convince
Inter Milan's 1-0 win over rivals AC Milan made it clear who is in the driving seat in Serie A. The 3-0 aggregate score was much more than expected for the Internazionale, who now go into the Champions League final looking to take the title.
A goal by Argentine star Lautaro Martinez in the 74th minute put an end to a season in which Inter managed to go much further than expected. With their ticket to Istanbul sealed, the Italian side will now be looking to beat one more giant after leaving FC Porto, Benfica and then AC Milan in their wake.
While the duel against AC Milan was a convincing victory, there will be room for doubt as to whether Inter will be able to face a formidable team like Manchester City has been this season. However, Inter have shown the courage to go far, so defeating yet another giant will be within the realm of possibility.
If one thing is clear in the Champions League is that anything can happen.
CHAMPIONS LEAGUE 2022-2023 FINALISTS! ONE STEP AWAY FROM ETERNAL GLORY!
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Man City Golea
On this occasion, there was no comeback. Man City's emphatic 4-0 win over Real Madrid was just what Pep Guardiola's side needed to prove that they deserve to be where they are. Bernardo Silva's brace (23' and 37') was enough to seal Man City's ticket to the final in Istanbul. Goals from Manuel Akanji ('76) and Julian Alvarez ('90+1) were the icing on the scoring cake.
For their part, Carlo Ancelotti's club will have to answer questions about how this happened. Madrid had managed similar comebacks in the past. But this time, Man City closed the gap, securing the win.
Now, the off-season begins for Real Madrid who will be thinking about the necessary changes for the club, including the decision to keep Ancelotti at the helm, or find solutions elsewhere. Despite the departure, this has been a successful season for the Merengue.
An Epic Final
The final between Inter and Man City will be epic. Both clubs are in high spirits, so the final will leave little to the imagination. Both clubs will arrive with their strategy in mind - will Inter have one more miracle up their sleeves? Or will Man City crush Inter for good?
We will have to wait until June 10 to find out who will be the champion of this edition of the Champions League.
