![]() In the eyes of many, including the bookmakers, this was manifest destiny. ![]() Then, in the 89th minute and with the whole goal to aim at, he planted a tame header right where Ederson, with lightning-quick reflexes, could parry it.Ĭity entered the cauldron of the Ataturk Olympic Stadium as probably the biggest favorites in two decades. He inadvertently got in the way of Federico Dimarco's goal-bound header with 20 minutes left to play. That last one will hurt and it will sting Romelu Lukaku, who once suited up for City's crosstown rival Manchester United, more than most. Stream on ESPN+: LaLiga, Bundesliga, more (U.S.) On the flip side, Simone Inzaghi and his Inter players can say they matched City despite losing the final 1-0 and, in fact, surpassed them in a bunch of statistical categories (expected goals: 1.80 to 0.93 shots on goal: 14-7 shots on target: 6-4 big chances missed: 4-2). But, on the night, it served a reminder that a mean, hungry underdog can rattle even the biggest, strongest favorite. ![]() It was the correct outcome in terms of crowning the best team in the world. It's one of those things that happens in sports. We got to the conclusion most expected: a City win over Inter Milan.īut the journey we took to get there was unexpected and, for City, uncomfortable and unpleasant and filled with far more adversity than anyone could imagine. And maybe even a smattering of self-doubt. ISTANBUL - Whatever else they might say about Manchester City's first-ever treble (first of many? We'll find out.) let them not say that it was painless. Man City were made to suffer for their Champions League win over Inter Milan, but the pain makes it more real You have reached a degraded version of because you're using an unsupported version of Internet Explorer.įor a complete experience, please upgrade or use a supported browser
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