The UEFA Champions League final is fast approaching, and football fans around the world are eagerly anticipating the showdown at the iconic Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul.
As the tension builds, here’s everything you need to know before the highly anticipated match and how you can watch it no matter where you are.
In a press conference following a training session open to the media at the City Football Academy, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola provided an update on the team’s status after their recent FA Cup final victory. The only player absent from training was Kyle Walker, who was dealing with a back issue. Guardiola stated, “He [Walker] has a disturbance in his back. Yesterday, he was not feeling well, but today, he’s showing some improvement. We don’t want to take any unnecessary risks, so we’ll closely monitor his condition.”
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The UEFA Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter Milan will take place on Saturday, June 10, with kick-off scheduled for 20:00 (UK time) or 21:00 (CAT) in Istanbul, Turkey. Fans in the UK can watch the match on BT Sport 1, BT Sport Ultimate, or the BT Sport YouTube channel. Supporters from around the world can check the global TV listings provided by livesoccertv.com to find out how to tune in to the game.
For those who want to stay up-to-date with all the action, the official app and City News Centre’s Twitter feed (@CityNewsCentre) will provide live updates and key moments throughout the match.
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Ahead of the team’s journey to Istanbul, Pep Guardiola addressed the media at the City Football Academy. When asked about his thoughts on Inter Milan, Guardiola praised their history and recent performances. He acknowledged their strong defensive shape, excellent transition play, and effective link-up with the strikers. Guardiola specifically highlighted their goalkeeper, Onana, as one of the best in the world at starting the build-up, which makes pressing difficult. He expressed admiration for Inter Milan’s qualities, saying, “They have a good process, and it starts with Onana. He is one of the best in the world at starting the build-up. It makes pressing hard. A really good team. We know them well because we saw as many games as possible, and I understand completely why they are there.”
Interestingly, this will be the first-ever competitive fixture between Manchester City and Inter Milan, adding an extra layer of anticipation to the final. However, it’s worth noting that City previously faced Inter Milan in a friendly match back in July 2011, resulting in a victory for City and earning them the Dublin Super Cup.
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To secure their place in the final, Manchester City delivered a stunning performance against the current champions, Real Madrid. In an exhilarating second leg at the Etihad Stadium, City emerged victorious with a resounding 4-0 win, completing a 5-1 aggregate victory in the semifinals. Bernardo Silva scored twice in the first half, while a Manuel Akanji header and Julian Alvarez’s late strike sealed the memorable win over the 14-time Champions League winners.
In their last fixture, Manchester City claimed a 2-1 victory over Manchester United in the FA Cup final at Wembley, securing their seventh FA Cup title and completing a domestic Double for the 2022/23 season. Meanwhile, Inter Milan comfortably progressed to the final with a 3-0 aggregate victory over their arch-rivals AC Milan. Lautaro Martinez’s goal in the second leg at the San Siro sealed their place in the ultimate showdown.
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The match officials for the final have been appointed, with referee Szymon Marciniak from Poland leading the team. Paweł Sokolnicki and Tomasz Listkiewicz, also from Poland, will serve as assistants, while Istvan Kovacs from Romania takes on the role of fourth official. Additional support comes from reserve assistant Vasile Florin Marinescu from Romania, VAR referee Tomasz Kwiatkowski from Poland, assistant VAR referee Bartosz Frankowski from Poland, and VAR support referee Marco Fritz from Germany.
As the stage is set and anticipation reaches its peak, football enthusiasts worldwide eagerly await the UEFA Champions League final between Manchester City and Inter Milan. The clash promises to be a thrilling encounter between two formidable teams battling for ultimate glory.
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Premier League Table
# | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | G | P |
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1 | Liverpool | 10 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 6 | +13 | 25 |
2 | Manchester City | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 11 | +10 | 23 |
3 | Nottingham Forest | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 7 | +7 | 19 |
4 | Chelsea | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 12 | +8 | 18 |
5 | Arsenal | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 11 | +6 | 18 |
6 | Aston Villa | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 15 | +2 | 18 |
7 | Tottenham Hotspur | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 22 | 11 | +11 | 16 |
8 | Brighton & Hov… | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 17 | 14 | +3 | 16 |
9 | Fulham | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 13 | +1 | 15 |
10 | AFC Bournemouth | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 12 | +1 | 15 |
11 | Newcastle United | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 10 | +0 | 15 |
12 | Brentford | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 19 | 20 | -1 | 13 |
13 | Manchester United | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 12 |
14 | West Ham United | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 19 | -6 | 11 |
15 | Leicester City | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 18 | -4 | 10 |
16 | Everton | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 17 | -7 | 9 |
17 | Crystal Palace | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 13 | -5 | 7 |
18 | Ipswich Town | 10 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 21 | -11 | 5 |
19 | Southampton | 10 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 19 | -12 | 4 |
20 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 10 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 14 | 27 | -13 | 3 |
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