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Even though Inter Milan seems to be quite famous for their defensive strategy which is quite strong. and Inter also have quick and sharp counter-attacks. But I doubt Inter Milan's defense can hold back the Manchester City trio who are hungry for goals in every game they play. they are Haaland, B. Silva and De Bruyne. these three Man City players really can always create gaps in the defense of every opponent they face. So it will definitely be very difficult for Inter Milan to be able to hold these players.

Even as we have seen Real Madrid also have to admit that Manchester City this season has a level above them. And I honestly feel that Inter Milan does have a lower level of play than Manchester City this season. But in terms of history and experience in the UCL, of course Inter Milan has more experience as a team that has lifted trophies in the UCL several times.

Maybe Inter Milan will indeed make a defensive strategy and counterattack when there are gaps. But because this is the final. so I think Manchester City will be much more careful in the final match later. So it is possible that the aggressiveness of Manchester City's attack in the final could decrease slightly. Because of course they have to make sharp attacks and at the same time make a strong defense without gaps so that no counterattack can break through their defense.

the point is this fight might be more fierce than we expected.
Manchester city has a defense that is quite strong, in fact they are very well organized so far in maintaining their form to be efficient in every match they have played. So Lukaku and Martinez Recently, their performance has been quite impressive, I'm sure they will get tight guard from the Manchester city defense.

For Kevin de Bruyne and Haaland, of course the two players will be the main attraction for the audience in the final because the two players who have brought Manchester City to become the team most feared by their opponents.
Even the expertise of the two of them is troublesome for the opponent's defense must be watched out for as best as possible by Inter milan.
Look, folks, Manchester City's defense, is impenetrable as a secret Masonic meeting! De Bruyne and Haaland? They're two perfect deadly strokes in a brilliant symphony. The final? Expect it to explode like the Big Bang! If I were Inter Milan, I'd be trembling like a leaf!

Now, let's switch gears. Lukaku and Martinez. These chaps are firing goals as if Armageddon's right around the corner. They're preparing for a Herculean clash with City's defense. Can you imagine?

But wait, City's attacking force isn't just De Bruyne and Haaland. They're an intricate masterpiece - every part in perfect balance! So, Inter Milan better sharpen their strategies. Or they’re about to get a reality check as harsh as a cryptex without a key!
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No matter what you say, Manchester City have a good chance of winning the Champions League. If you look at Manchester City's attack there are incredibly young experienced players. Also, the defense line-up is excellent. Inter Milan will try hard to beat Manchester City, I think only if a miracle happens Inter Milan can secure victory.

Either of clubs are still having the same chance at this moment. Manchester city may become most favorite club in the final of UCL but we don't know what kind of surprise that will come from intermilan. Intermilan was a black horse in this match.

I think that lukaku and lautaro martinez will become the key for intermilan to beat manchester city. There must be some players who already ordered to marked haaland, debruyne and bernardo silva.

The situation can change anytime caused by this is football. anything can happen. If intermilan will get a miracle and it will able to beat manchester city with small score.
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There was a sweet taste to City's win, as Real Madrid were responsible for knocking out Manchester City last year. This year you only have Inter Milan left. Normally no match for Manchester City, but what is normal? Way back in 2011 we saw Bayern Munchen at home in the final against Chelsea, and that too was 1-0 until the last minute and then Chelsea won on penalties. Inter is therefore certainly not without a chance. Haaland is a big threat, but Lukaku is also a very good striker for Inter.
Every thing is right about Manchester City and their success against Real Madrid but still this is not guaranteed for them to be title winner because soccer is surely game of surprises with many hot favorites are having the worst day with the results as well until now most pundits and analysis experts are predicting about Manchester City win but how things happen in Istanbul nothing is clear.

I personally feel Italians are the best architectures of soccer, and they can change things drastically without any problem most chances they will be having their strategy how to control Haaland and how to handle Manchester City from winning their first Champions League title in years with this all now all will be decided in ground and can Pepe win his maiden Champions League title for the current club it is a big question.
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You forgot that Pep actually improved Manchester City defense system a lot in this season. In his previous clubs, defense is most common and biggest weaknesses of his clubs but in this season, it will be not easy for Inter Milan to score goal from their counter attacks against Manchester City in the final match.

Apparently, it will be big test for defense systems of both clubs in the final and maybe Inter Milan will have more challenge from Manchester City that probably will have more ball possession.

In Premier League Manchester City only got 31 conceded goals after 35 matches and they have best defense there.
I really like the 3-2-4-1 formation that Pep Guardiola usually uses when facing tough opponents, their midfield has become very sturdy so their defense looks very difficult to penetrate

but inter also used a 3-5-2 formation against milan and I'm sure they will use this strategy again in the match against man city, it looks like these two teams will play defensively imo
Pep Guardiola is a good coach and experienced coach , he knows the best strategy to get down every tough team . I don't see Inter to be tough for Manchester city in the final. Pep Guardiola know the best strategy for Inter that can bring them down in the finals.
Pep Guardiola is not only a good coach but also one of the best. None of us can deny his achievements. If Manchester City wins the Champions League title, Pep Guardiola's record may not be broken by any other coach. We are really impressed by the experience and playing technique of this coach.

Most likely Manchester City is going to destroy Inter Milan in this final which I must admit is one of the very few with such a huge difference in quality between the teams that are in this final.Inter Milan is a great team of course but from what we have seen in these latest games of Manchester City where they crashed two of the strongest team one after another,first Bayern and then Real Madrid I doubt Inter to stand a single chance against such team who even the second eleven is as scary as the main team.There should be better to bet on goals in this game as 1.40 money line is a little for a final game as an odd.
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You forgot that Pep actually improved Manchester City defense system a lot in this season. In his previous clubs, defense is most common and biggest weaknesses of his clubs but in this season, it will be not easy for Inter Milan to score goal from their counter attacks against Manchester City in the final match.

Apparently, it will be big test for defense systems of both clubs in the final and maybe Inter Milan will have more challenge from Manchester City that probably will have more ball possession.

In Premier League Manchester City only got 31 conceded goals after 35 matches and they have best defense there.
I really like the 3-2-4-1 formation that Pep Guardiola usually uses when facing tough opponents, their midfield has become very sturdy so their defense looks very difficult to penetrate

but inter also used a 3-5-2 formation against milan and I'm sure they will use this strategy again in the match against man city, it looks like these two teams will play defensively imo
Pep Guardiola is a good coach and experienced coach , he knows the best strategy to get down every tough team . I don't see Inter to be tough for Manchester city in the final. Pep Guardiola know the best strategy for Inter that can bring them down in the finals.
Pep Guardiola is not only a good coach but also one of the best. None of us can deny his achievements. If Manchester City wins the Champions League title, Pep Guardiola's record may not be broken by any other coach. We are really impressed by the experience and playing technique of this coach.
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You forgot that Pep actually improved Manchester City defense system a lot in this season. In his previous clubs, defense is most common and biggest weaknesses of his clubs but in this season, it will be not easy for Inter Milan to score goal from their counter attacks against Manchester City in the final match.

Apparently, it will be big test for defense systems of both clubs in the final and maybe Inter Milan will have more challenge from Manchester City that probably will have more ball possession.

In Premier League Manchester City only got 31 conceded goals after 35 matches and they have best defense there.
I really like the 3-2-4-1 formation that Pep Guardiola usually uses when facing tough opponents, their midfield has become very sturdy so their defense looks very difficult to penetrate

but inter also used a 3-5-2 formation against milan and I'm sure they will use this strategy again in the match against man city, it looks like these two teams will play defensively imo
Pep Guardiola is a good coach and experienced coach , he knows the best strategy to get down every tough team . I don't see Inter to be tough for Manchester city in the final. Pep Guardiola know the best strategy for Inter that can bring them down in the finals.
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Even though Inter Milan seems to be quite famous for their defensive strategy which is quite strong. and Inter also have quick and sharp counter-attacks. But I doubt Inter Milan's defense can hold back the Manchester City trio who are hungry for goals in every game they play. they are Haaland, B. Silva and De Bruyne. these three Man City players really can always create gaps in the defense of every opponent they face. So it will definitely be very difficult for Inter Milan to be able to hold these players.

Even as we have seen Real Madrid also have to admit that Manchester City this season has a level above them. And I honestly feel that Inter Milan does have a lower level of play than Manchester City this season. But in terms of history and experience in the UCL, of course Inter Milan has more experience as a team that has lifted trophies in the UCL several times.

Maybe Inter Milan will indeed make a defensive strategy and counterattack when there are gaps. But because this is the final. so I think Manchester City will be much more careful in the final match later. So it is possible that the aggressiveness of Manchester City's attack in the final could decrease slightly. Because of course they have to make sharp attacks and at the same time make a strong defense without gaps so that no counterattack can break through their defense.

the point is this fight might be more fierce than we expected.
Manchester city has a defense that is quite strong, in fact they are very well organized so far in maintaining their form to be efficient in every match they have played. So Lukaku and Martinez Recently, their performance has been quite impressive, I'm sure they will get tight guard from the Manchester city defense.

For Kevin de Bruyne and Haaland, of course the two players will be the main attraction for the audience in the final because the two players who have brought Manchester City to become the team most feared by their opponents.
Even the expertise of the two of them is troublesome for the opponent's defense must be watched out for as best as possible by Inter milan.
Everyone tends to be writing in favour of Manchester City to easily defeat Inter Milan and win the UEFA Champions League title this season and that's understandably because of of the current form of Manchester City. Just like yesterday, City played against Chelsea with their second XI and still beat Chelsea.
But Inter Milan is one club that I think shouldn't be underated despite the current statistics of who's better in performance because if properly analysed, one could see that they weren't even favoured to reach the final but some they made it to the final and that's why I think Inter might just pull a surprise at the final
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In the end, the result counts. I just can't remember in recent years that a team was as dominant in the CL as Manchester City is now. This sometimes resembles the total football that was previously invented by the Dutch national team. Inter Milan must approach the final smartly and not attack blindly. City occasionally has some lesser moments. Fair is fair, it is also waiting for City to win the CL once. City's odds at the start of the tournament, has anyone actually checked? I didn't expect Inter to reach the final. Too bad Napoli is not there, then we would have had a really great final.
In last few years we have three clubs at the top of Champions League favorite list with Manchester City, PSG and Bayern Munich, but sadly we have never these as winners but Manchester City dominance is unanimous, and their quality is currently amazing specially while Pepe is having 3-2-4-1 formation things never been easy for any team now we are going to have one of the entertaining final as Italian giant Inter which is currently at the third spot doing impressive performance in last few matches, and they lost first game after eight wins against Napoli, but they are surely now at their best and can create problems for the hot favorite Manchester City which is currently going for their treble in this season and have one of the best attack in soccer clubs.

Inter were not in top ten favorite clubs for the Champions League title and their performance when we have start if this season but like Real Madrid they are having final which is surely now going to be interesting can they stop Manchester City from their first title or now all set for them to have newly crowned.
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Even though Inter Milan seems to be quite famous for their defensive strategy which is quite strong. and Inter also have quick and sharp counter-attacks. But I doubt Inter Milan's defense can hold back the Manchester City trio who are hungry for goals in every game they play. they are Haaland, B. Silva and De Bruyne. these three Man City players really can always create gaps in the defense of every opponent they face. So it will definitely be very difficult for Inter Milan to be able to hold these players.

Even as we have seen Real Madrid also have to admit that Manchester City this season has a level above them. And I honestly feel that Inter Milan does have a lower level of play than Manchester City this season. But in terms of history and experience in the UCL, of course Inter Milan has more experience as a team that has lifted trophies in the UCL several times.

Maybe Inter Milan will indeed make a defensive strategy and counterattack when there are gaps. But because this is the final. so I think Manchester City will be much more careful in the final match later. So it is possible that the aggressiveness of Manchester City's attack in the final could decrease slightly. Because of course they have to make sharp attacks and at the same time make a strong defense without gaps so that no counterattack can break through their defense.

the point is this fight might be more fierce than we expected.
Manchester city has a defense that is quite strong, in fact they are very well organized so far in maintaining their form to be efficient in every match they have played. So Lukaku and Martinez Recently, their performance has been quite impressive, I'm sure they will get tight guard from the Manchester city defense.

For Kevin de Bruyne and Haaland, of course the two players will be the main attraction for the audience in the final because the two players who have brought Manchester City to become the team most feared by their opponents.
Even the expertise of the two of them is troublesome for the opponent's defense must be watched out for as best as possible by Inter milan.
You are right. It could even be said that Manchester City this season has stability and superiority on all fronts. Whether it's the back line, midfield and especially the front. The compositions and strategies made by Pep Guardiola are also always right and balanced. So that we rarely encounter in every match played by Manchester City there is a miss of communication between players on the field. The harmonization of every Manchester City player on the field is also extraordinary. They already understand each other. So that every attack built by Manchester City players is always difficult to stop.

But Inter Milan with its solid defense might be a real challenge for Manchester City's attackers in the final later. But even so I am quite sure of the advantages that Manchester City has. although maybe this match will not be easy. but the victory should be on the side of Manchester City.
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Even though Inter Milan seems to be quite famous for their defensive strategy which is quite strong. and Inter also have quick and sharp counter-attacks. But I doubt Inter Milan's defense can hold back the Manchester City trio who are hungry for goals in every game they play. they are Haaland, B. Silva and De Bruyne. these three Man City players really can always create gaps in the defense of every opponent they face. So it will definitely be very difficult for Inter Milan to be able to hold these players.

Even as we have seen Real Madrid also have to admit that Manchester City this season has a level above them. And I honestly feel that Inter Milan does have a lower level of play than Manchester City this season. But in terms of history and experience in the UCL, of course Inter Milan has more experience as a team that has lifted trophies in the UCL several times.

Maybe Inter Milan will indeed make a defensive strategy and counterattack when there are gaps. But because this is the final. so I think Manchester City will be much more careful in the final match later. So it is possible that the aggressiveness of Manchester City's attack in the final could decrease slightly. Because of course they have to make sharp attacks and at the same time make a strong defense without gaps so that no counterattack can break through their defense.

the point is this fight might be more fierce than we expected.
Manchester city has a defense that is quite strong, in fact they are very well organized so far in maintaining their form to be efficient in every match they have played. So Lukaku and Martinez Recently, their performance has been quite impressive, I'm sure they will get tight guard from the Manchester city defense.

For Kevin de Bruyne and Haaland, of course the two players will be the main attraction for the audience in the final because the two players who have brought Manchester City to become the team most feared by their opponents.
Even the expertise of the two of them is troublesome for the opponent's defense must be watched out for as best as possible by Inter milan.
No matter what you say, Manchester City have a good chance of winning the Champions League. If you look at Manchester City's attack there are incredibly young experienced players. Also, the defense line-up is excellent. Inter Milan will try hard to beat Manchester City, I think only if a miracle happens Inter Milan can secure victory.
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Even though Inter Milan seems to be quite famous for their defensive strategy which is quite strong. and Inter also have quick and sharp counter-attacks. But I doubt Inter Milan's defense can hold back the Manchester City trio who are hungry for goals in every game they play. they are Haaland, B. Silva and De Bruyne. these three Man City players really can always create gaps in the defense of every opponent they face. So it will definitely be very difficult for Inter Milan to be able to hold these players.

Even as we have seen Real Madrid also have to admit that Manchester City this season has a level above them. And I honestly feel that Inter Milan does have a lower level of play than Manchester City this season. But in terms of history and experience in the UCL, of course Inter Milan has more experience as a team that has lifted trophies in the UCL several times.

Maybe Inter Milan will indeed make a defensive strategy and counterattack when there are gaps. But because this is the final. so I think Manchester City will be much more careful in the final match later. So it is possible that the aggressiveness of Manchester City's attack in the final could decrease slightly. Because of course they have to make sharp attacks and at the same time make a strong defense without gaps so that no counterattack can break through their defense.

the point is this fight might be more fierce than we expected.
Manchester city has a defense that is quite strong, in fact they are very well organized so far in maintaining their form to be efficient in every match they have played. So Lukaku and Martinez Recently, their performance has been quite impressive, I'm sure they will get tight guard from the Manchester city defense.

For Kevin de Bruyne and Haaland, of course the two players will be the main attraction for the audience in the final because the two players who have brought Manchester City to become the team most feared by their opponents.
Even the expertise of the two of them is troublesome for the opponent's defense must be watched out for as best as possible by Inter milan.
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Guardiola should already be ready for coming across a defensive-oriented game against themselves from Inter. Because there is no point in Inter's playing with overconfidence against Manchester City. They would just give exactly what their opponent wants. Inter will need to focus on wearing out Manchester City attackers by defending them tightly.
Im sure that if guardiola would always be analyzing the strategy that being used by intermilan. Pep never able to beat intermilan. Simeone inzaghi must be going all in the upcoming match against manchester city.
It will be a very good thing to see lukaku and martinez will able to get trophy this season. Manchester city is above intermilan in all of aspects that available right now. The problem if this time manchester city must be ready to fight against a strong club from italy.
Of course the two trainers will definitely analyze the strengths and strategies used by their opponents. Pep Guardiola and Simeone Inzaghi will compete with their best strategies in the match that will determine who will win the Champions League this season. They definitely wouldn't miss the opportunity that was right before their eyes. Manchetser City is indeed the first seed, but they shouldn't underestimate Inter Milan in the slightest, if we maybe they will receive bad luck.

Therefore I'm expecting to see tight defending and counter-attacks from Inter here. Apart from that this won't be the first time Guardiola is against this kind of a team in a Champions League finale. Because of that he should be already building special strategies to break Inter defense as quick as possible. Scoring the first goal in early minutes is the key for Manchester City.
Intermilan's defensive is not as weak as you think. It has proven that intermilan was always getting good result in UCL after it has become unbeaten. I wanna say that if intermilan is likely to be able to beat manchester city soon.
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In the course of the match, it is most likely that the game will be taken over by Manchester City, because they have players who can move the ball well, I don't mean to assume Inter Milan's players don't have that ability, but statistically say Manchester City is better in this regard. I wonder if Inter Milan will take the initiative to have more possession or if they will play deeper and wait to counter attack. If that was what they were going to do, then they should make their counterattack more effective.
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Guardiola should already be ready for coming across a defensive-oriented game against themselves from Inter. Because there is no point in Inter's playing with overconfidence against Manchester City. They would just give exactly what their opponent wants. Inter will need to focus on wearing out Manchester City attackers by defending them tightly.
You've got a point there. Inter don't look like Manchester City's equal but, they would put up a fight somehow and that is by playing a defensive game, try to draw Manchester City out and then go on the counter attack. Better still, hold the game to a draw till the final whistle goes and then take there chances with a penalty shootout but the question is... Can Inter Milan really withstand the pressure of Manchester City? These guys keeps coming at you and coming at you. They even get worst after managing to get a first goal.
It would take all of Inter Milans UCL experience to win this one if they could as, Pep is desperate and this is Manchester City's golden opportunity.
Even though Inter Milan seems to be quite famous for their defensive strategy which is quite strong. and Inter also have quick and sharp counter-attacks. But I doubt Inter Milan's defense can hold back the Manchester City trio who are hungry for goals in every game they play. they are Haaland, B. Silva and De Bruyne. these three Man City players really can always create gaps in the defense of every opponent they face. So it will definitely be very difficult for Inter Milan to be able to hold these players.

Even as we have seen Real Madrid also have to admit that Manchester City this season has a level above them. And I honestly feel that Inter Milan does have a lower level of play than Manchester City this season. But in terms of history and experience in the UCL, of course Inter Milan has more experience as a team that has lifted trophies in the UCL several times.

Maybe Inter Milan will indeed make a defensive strategy and counterattack when there are gaps. But because this is the final. so I think Manchester City will be much more careful in the final match later. So it is possible that the aggressiveness of Manchester City's attack in the final could decrease slightly. Because of course they have to make sharp attacks and at the same time make a strong defense without gaps so that no counterattack can break through their defense.

the point is this fight might be more fierce than we expected.
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Guardiola should already be ready for coming across a defensive-oriented game against themselves from Inter. Because there is no point in Inter's playing with overconfidence against Manchester City. They would just give exactly what their opponent wants. Inter will need to focus on wearing out Manchester City attackers by defending them tightly.

Therefore I'm expecting to see tight defending and counter-attacks from Inter here. Apart from that this won't be the first time Guardiola is against this kind of a team in a Champions League finale. Because of that he should be already building special strategies to break Inter defense as quick as possible. Scoring the first goal in early minutes is the key for Manchester City.
I think playing confidently for a team in this case Inter Milan is really needed, it will make their morale better. Do you think they should play desperately? although Manchester City is ahead of everything, that doesn't mean they don't beat a team that has such an advantage. I am aware that Inter Milan's chances are not any bigger than Manchester City's, but they have to stay confident.
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City have yet to win a title, but they could and should have won 2 or maybe 3. Had a lot of bad luck in certain matches and they also had a lesser day in the so far only final against Chelsea. But what would stand in the way of a 1st title at the moment? The most difficult hurdle, Real Madrid, was easily taken and only in Madrid did they have a hard time in the first half, but that 1-1 was still an important equalizer. It will also be another confrontation between compatriots Lukaku and de Bruyne, always nice to see that. I feel like the finale this season is much later than the past and normal months. Now it is June.

There was a sweet taste to City's win, as Real Madrid were responsible for knocking out Manchester City last year. This year you only have Inter Milan left. Normally no match for Manchester City, but what is normal? Way back in 2011 we saw Bayern Munchen at home in the final against Chelsea, and that too was 1-0 until the last minute and then Chelsea won on penalties. Inter is therefore certainly not without a chance. Haaland is a big threat, but Lukaku is also a very good striker for Inter.
Manchester City have more high quality players. But that is not a guarantee to make Man City win the Final easily. Because Inter Milan right now is really extraordinary. Especially in their defense which is very disciplined and solid.

It is possible that in the final match both teams will find it difficult to score goals. so my estimate in that match will be very minimal goals too. a score of 1-0 or possibly ending on penalties can also occur. Well, Man City has speed in attack and also a pretty good defense. but so is Inter Milan. yesterday's match Inter Milan suffered defeat by Napoli. But Inter Milan did not play all of their core players in that match. but still Inter's defense in that match really amazed me.
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Halland was not ineffective in both legs. Maybe he was ineffective in the first leg but not in the second leg.
Pep Guadiola deployed Halland in a way that he would be a decoy. He knew that all eyes would be in Halland so he allowed all focus to be on Halland while B. Silva and Jack Grealish ran the wing. And when Benardo drifts to the midfield, De Bruyne drifts to the wing a bit. .
The tactical approach of the game was too top notch from Pep. The midfield was swimming with Manchester City players, Madrid had no way to deal with it. Cavaljar and Cammavinga couldn't stop Grealish and Silva. There were too much City players up front and Madrid didn't know how to close them up. De Bruyne, Gundu, Stones, Halland, Silva, Grealish we're all in and around the Madrid's 18 yard box.

Pep Guardiola is a genius coach as far as I know. He knows where his players' weaknesses and strengths are and how opposing players treat their players. Haaland was a target man at Manchester City and was most recognized for his record of goals scored against his opponents. So it's only natural that Real Madrid defenders focus on adopting man to man or marking zones when Haaland makes a move. Every time Real Madrid released Haaland, Haaland found good chance to goals, but always failed to score because Courtois was able to save.

Pep Guardiola's strategic approach was able to outwit Real Madrid which basically made Ancelotti fail in the tactical competition. Ancelotti, who at first was very optimistic about the strength of his team but looked lethargic when he had to accept a 4-0 defeat without reply.
Pep Guardiola schooling Ancelotti on the pitch – this is better than a sitcom! You see, Pep is not just a coach, he's a grand chess master, moving his pawns and knights with precision. And who was his queen in this game? Haaland. But guess what, Madrid, he was just a decoy! So, while you were busy shadowing Haaland, Manchester City played you like a violin!

Does anyone else find it hilarious how Madrid, in all their glory, fell for the oldest trick in the book? It's like watching a cat chase a laser pointer. Ancelotti, mate, you gotta step up your game!

And let's not forget the substitutions. Benching Rudiger? Really, Ancelotti? That was a big no-no, pal! It's like replacing a Rottweiler with a Chihuahua in a dog fight! Oh, the comedy of errors this match was!
I will say Pep has studied Ancelotti and understands how to get rid of him to the finals. Ancelotti underestimated Pep experience as coach for a very long time and should have understood that Pep isn't just a coach but a quality one. I don't think that Ancelotti will learn from his mistake because he might retire or only have one more season for him in his career. He will only be regretting why he came up with such weak strategy that led his team to a great defeat. Assuming Ancelotti won this trophy this season he might just retire with a good end of his career. Pep has proven to the world that he is a man that knows how to win very important games and better than Ancelotti this season.
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Guardiola should already be ready for coming across a defensive-oriented game against themselves from Inter. Because there is no point in Inter's playing with overconfidence against Manchester City. They would just give exactly what their opponent wants. Inter will need to focus on wearing out Manchester City attackers by defending them tightly.
Im sure that if guardiola would always be analyzing the strategy that being used by intermilan. Pep never able to beat intermilan. Simeone inzaghi must be going all in the upcoming match against manchester city.
It will be a very good thing to see lukaku and martinez will able to get trophy this season. Manchester city is above intermilan in all of aspects that available right now. The problem if this time manchester city must be ready to fight against a strong club from italy.


Therefore I'm expecting to see tight defending and counter-attacks from Inter here. Apart from that this won't be the first time Guardiola is against this kind of a team in a Champions League finale. Because of that he should be already building special strategies to break Inter defense as quick as possible. Scoring the first goal in early minutes is the key for Manchester City.
Intermilan's defensive is not as weak as you think. It has proven that intermilan was always getting good result in UCL after it has become unbeaten. I wanna say that if intermilan is likely to be able to beat manchester city soon.
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Halland was not ineffective in both legs. Maybe he was ineffective in the first leg but not in the second leg.
Pep Guadiola deployed Halland in a way that he would be a decoy. He knew that all eyes would be in Halland so he allowed all focus to be on Halland while B. Silva and Jack Grealish ran the wing. And when Benardo drifts to the midfield, De Bruyne drifts to the wing a bit. .
The tactical approach of the game was too top notch from Pep. The midfield was swimming with Manchester City players, Madrid had no way to deal with it. Cavaljar and Cammavinga couldn't stop Grealish and Silva. There were too much City players up front and Madrid didn't know how to close them up. De Bruyne, Gundu, Stones, Halland, Silva, Grealish we're all in and around the Madrid's 18 yard box.

Pep Guardiola is a genius coach as far as I know. He knows where his players' weaknesses and strengths are and how opposing players treat their players. Haaland was a target man at Manchester City and was most recognized for his record of goals scored against his opponents. So it's only natural that Real Madrid defenders focus on adopting man to man or marking zones when Haaland makes a move. Every time Real Madrid released Haaland, Haaland found good chance to goals, but always failed to score because Courtois was able to save.

Pep Guardiola's strategic approach was able to outwit Real Madrid which basically made Ancelotti fail in the tactical competition. Ancelotti, who at first was very optimistic about the strength of his team but looked lethargic when he had to accept a 4-0 defeat without reply.
Pep Guardiola schooling Ancelotti on the pitch – this is better than a sitcom! You see, Pep is not just a coach, he's a grand chess master, moving his pawns and knights with precision. And who was his queen in this game? Haaland. But guess what, Madrid, he was just a decoy! So, while you were busy shadowing Haaland, Manchester City played you like a violin!

Does anyone else find it hilarious how Madrid, in all their glory, fell for the oldest trick in the book? It's like watching a cat chase a laser pointer. Ancelotti, mate, you gotta step up your game!

And let's not forget the substitutions. Benching Rudiger? Really, Ancelotti? That was a big no-no, pal! It's like replacing a Rottweiler with a Chihuahua in a dog fight! Oh, the comedy of errors this match was!
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Halland was not ineffective in both legs. Maybe he was ineffective in the first leg but not in the second leg.
Pep Guadiola deployed Halland in a way that he would be a decoy. He knew that all eyes would be in Halland so he allowed all focus to be on Halland while B. Silva and Jack Grealish ran the wing. And when Benardo drifts to the midfield, De Bruyne drifts to the wing a bit. .
I can't agree with this. The first leg real madrid used rudiger to protect haaland and it was working as haaland feels so difficult to leave from rudiger but in the second match ancelotti was making a mistake by replacing rudiger with militao.

In my opinion if haaland's role is not become the main striker again during the second leg but he was paying attentions from a lot of real madrid players. That was also really helpful in making some free spaces for bernardo silva.

Ancelotti has ordered its team to focus in KDB and haaland. That's why the ball was always going to the bernardo silva.
Haaland's role is not about making the goal but it's about how to give free spaces for his team mates while he has been fully protected by real madrid.
I agree that everyone was expecting Haaland to do something because we all know how he can score so easily, and that is something other teams defend against. I think finals will be different, real may have gotten a tactic to stop him but we saw that didn't work because it ended 4-0 so Inter may see that and think maybe it is not about keeping Haaland from getting the ball but loosely marking him. That way you would get him the ball but then you would have players defending him right there, if you reject the ball going to him then there is nothing to do.

Plus we need to remember when he did score 5 goals, most of that was like shoots bouncing back from the keeper, he is a great scorer but when city is scoring without him, there is no bounce for him to shoot it in.
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Guardiola should already be ready for coming across a defensive-oriented game against themselves from Inter. Because there is no point in Inter's playing with overconfidence against Manchester City. They would just give exactly what their opponent wants. Inter will need to focus on wearing out Manchester City attackers by defending them tightly.
You've got a point there. Inter don't look like Manchester City's equal but, they would put up a fight somehow and that is by playing a defensive game, try to draw Manchester City out and then go on the counter attack. Better still, hold the game to a draw till the final whistle goes and then take there chances with a penalty shootout but the question is... Can Inter Milan really withstand the pressure of Manchester City? These guys keeps coming at you and coming at you. They even get worst after managing to get a first goal.
It would take all of Inter Milans UCL experience to win this one if they could as, Pep is desperate and this is Manchester City's golden opportunity.
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