Manchester City have won the Champions League for the first time in their history – but their victory over Inter Milan was far from straightforward.
It was Rodri’s cool finish from a loose ball which broke the deadlock in the 68th minute before City needed goalkeeper Ederson to be at his best to make two crucial saves at the death. Speaking after the final whistle, City players made it clear that they did not play their best match, with Inter’s high press suffocating their attempts to build from the back.
As they stood on the brink of an historic Treble, it was understandable that their nerves might get the better of them. That was particularly evident in the first half, when the game struggled to get into any rhythm inside the Ataturk Olympic Stadium.
