Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City finally conquered their final hurdle in Istanbul.
For the overwhelming majority of Guardiola’s stint in Manchester, the Cityzens were regarded as far too good not to win Europe’s premier club competition. Yet, they continued to find new ways of failing.
Despite a valiant Inter effort in last season’s showpiece event, there was an air of inevitability surrounding City’s treble triumph, which Rodri’s strike secured. The one-time Champions League winners are once again favoured to go all the way in Europe this season – with their chances boosted by a kind group…
