Manchester City Defeats Inter (1-0) to Complete Treble & Win 1st UEFA Champions League Title
Manchester City got all they could handle from Inter in Saturday’s Champions League Final in Istanbul, but it was one goal from Rodri (Rodrigo Cascante) — a deciding blast on a loose ball from 15 yards — that made the difference in the scoreline. City worked possession into the six-yard box before a deflection popped the ball out beyond the penalty spot, and a sprinting Rodri put the dead ball in a cannon for the only goal of the game. Down the stretch, City goaltender Ederson was tasked with the shutout, and he came through with a pair of incredible saves in the late going. Inter fired twice as many shots (14-7) and more attempts on goal (6-4), but it was City’s day in the end
Manager Pep Guardiola and City fans can finally celebrate the big one. It’s the decorated club’s first Champions League crown, and it marks just the 10th treble by any club in European history — league title (Premier League), domestic cup (FA Cup) and European championship (Champions League).
Fun Fact: Erling Haaland won his second Champions League Golden Boot Award (12 goals). Only one other player has won the award twice before the age of 23 (Lionel Messi).
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