Manchester City defeated Inter Milan in the final of 2022-23 UEFA Champions League.
Rodri scored the only goal of the match in the 68th minute.
This is City's first Champions League triumph.
With this win, Manchester City also secured the coveted treble, having won the Premier League & FA Cup earlier this season.
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Man City vs Inter Milan Live: Manchester City Are Champions
90+6' Manchester City win the UEFA Champions League!
That's right. Pep Guardiola's men have won the final by a 1-0 margin, and the apex club competition of European football has a new, first-time champions. Inter Milan tried hard till the very last minute, with Robin Gosens forcing a save off Ederson Moraes with an accurate header, but the Cityzens have held on.
It was not the usual guile and glitz from Manchester City. They huffed and puffed, but in the 68th minute, Spanish midfielder Rodri came up with the all-important goal.
Since then, the Serie A team also got chances aplenty to equalise. Questions are bound to be raised on one particular substitute from Inzaghi – Romelu Lukaku coming on for Edin Dzeko. The Belgian, although a proven goal-scorer, missed a gilt-edged chance, whilst also accidentally blocking a teammate's attempt that was perhaps going into the back of the net.
For Inter Milan, the fourth UCL title is not to be. But for Manchester City, it is a night where history was scripted in Istanbul. They won the Champions League for the first time in their history, and also secured the treble – the holy trinity of Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup. A special, special night for football, and we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. Thanks for joining us. Good night!
Man City vs Inter Milan Live: WIDE
90+3' Federico Dimarco's cross is headed out by a player in sky blue, but it falls for Nicolo Barella. However, the midfielder dragged his shot wide. Heartbreak, agony, and despair for the Italians.
Man City vs Inter Milan Live: Incredible Miss
89' WHAT. A. MISS.
This was the moment for Inter Milan to get back in the game. An inch-perfect, precise cross from Federico Dimarco that finds Romelu Lukaku unmarked inside the box. Despite having the entire goal gaping, though, the Belgian marksman has directed his header at Ederson Moraes. City survive.
Man City vs Inter Milan Live: Change For City
81' Change for Manchester City. After putting in a shift and a half, John Stones is going off to applause from the Cityzens. Kyle Walker comes on to replace him.