By Alex Al-Kazzaz
Manchester City has finally done it. For the first time, they have won the UEFA Champions League. Their failure from losing to Chelsea in the final two years ago has officially been avenged. And what makes this triumph even more unique is the fact that Manchester City has completed the treble; winning the English Premier League, the FA Cup, and the Champions League.
Four years ago, during the 2018/19 season, Manchester City secured the Premier League along with the FA Cup, and Carabao Cup. So this isn't the first time Manchester City has secured a tremble under the management of Pep Guardiola. Back in the 2008/09 season, Guardiola guided Barcelona to a tremble by winning the Spanish La Liga, a Copa del Rey, and the Champions League. For Guardiola, this is his third Champions League title triumph as a manager.
The final against Inter Milan wasn't a walk in the park for Guardiola & company. Inter came in with a formidable rock solid defense along with a stellar goalie. Man City prevailed 1-0 courtesy of a second-half goal by Rodri. Inter squandered at least two golden opportunities that would have surely perhaps allow Inter to triumph in Istanbul. Man City held on and the rest is history.
It's going to be difficult for Inter Milan to recover from this. They registered a total of six shots-on-target and were unable to convert any of them. Considering that they missed out on a least FOUR big scoring chances goes to show that Inter Milan could not capitalize and that's what led to their downfall above anything else.
Manchester City missed a few opportunities of their own, but they were able to make one chance count and they managed to hold on. Manchester's disciplinary attitude played a role in their triumph. They were focused, they were driven, and most of all, they were focused! There's no denying that Manchester City earned their victory.
Congratulations to Manchester City. And good luck in the future. SEE YOU NEXT SEASON!