Manchester City vs Inter Milan Champions League Final Schedule: Betting on the Prestigious Trophy in the First Duel

Playing in front of their own fans, Man City immediately pressed the defense of the defending champion team. They had a golden chance in the 12th minute through Erling Haaland’s header in front of goal after latching on to Jack Grealish’s cross from the left. However, goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois was still swift in countering the ball.

The Citizens almost scored in the 20th minute. Starting from Kevin de Bruyne’s cross, the ball was continued by Manuel Akanji into the middle of the penalty box which Haaland headed. However, Courtois made another brilliant save by jumping to the right.

The Real Madrid goal finally broke in the 23rd minute. Bernardo Silva received a pass from Kevin De Bruyne and immediately shot with his left foot which put Man City ahead 1-0.

The visiting team found it difficult to dismantle Man City’s defense, several times Vinicius Junior’s puncture was still broken by the host’s defenders.

Real Madrid had a golden opportunity to equalize in the 34th minute through Toni Kroos’ powerful shot from outside the penalty box. Unfortunately the ball still hit the top post of the goal which was escorted by Ederson.

Man City could actually increase the advantage to 2-0 in the 37th minute. Jack Grealish played the ball to Ilkay Gundogan who entered the box, he then fired a shot which Militao blocked.

The rebounded ball was then headed into the Real Madrid goal by Bernardo Silva. The first half ended with a score of 2-0.

After the break, Real Madrid increased the intensity of the attack pressure. However, Man City can still cope with this approach.

In the 73rd minute, Haaland again failed to score after his shot from close range was countered by Courtois’ feet.

Man City increased their lead to 3-0 three minutes later. De Bruyne’s execution of a free kick was greeted by Manuel Akanji’s header before it hit Eder Militao’s thigh and went into his own net.

Real Madrid made a threat in the 82nd minute. There was a Lucas Vazquez shot which was countered by Ederson.

Man City added another goal in injury time. Substitute Julin Alvarez got his name on the scoresheet with his shot from close range after collecting Phil Foden’s through ball.

Man City won 4-0 over Real Madrid, with an aggregate of 5-1.