Yes, of course, Pep Guardiola should have realized not to repeat the same mistakes as when Manchester City played against Chelsea in the Champions League final season 20/21. So, at this moment Manchester City still has to play with maximum effort, and don't occasionally reduce the intensity of attacks. Because if Manchester City lowers the intensity of the attack, of course it will allow Inter to create an effort to make a dangerous attack on the Manchester City defense line.
But, if for example Manchester City can win 2-0 in the first half, then that will make Manchester City sure to win until the match is over. But yes, if Inter can hold Manchester City to a draw in the first half, then it looks like Manchester City might also be under pressure which might split their focus.
I'm pretty sure, Pep Guardiola has understood that with some of his experience. So far, City has rarely reduced the intensity of its attacks in almost every game. even though several players were pulled out, Pep still instructed his players to continue to appear aggressive. in fact, we can take an example from the match against Madrid in the second leg. City did not relax their attacks, even though they had excelled. and when Pep withdrew some of his players. the intensity of the attacks remained incessant. well, it is likely that City will do the same thing in the final match later. they will dominate the game and have more control over ball possession. or, it could just be that Pep has a plan to let Inter take the offensive at the start. but apparently, this scenario is not going to happen.
Well, the problem for Inter is. how to prevent City players from having the ball in midfield. this job, it's not easy with the material City players are very good.
IMO, the advantage of Pep Guardiola's foster children is the midfield. if, City was able to excel first in the early minutes of the first half. then, City is increasingly likely to score another goal. but if, Inter were able to hold City at least in the first half. then the course of the game, it looks like it will run dramatically. yes, as you said.