Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed his belief that Champions League success was their destiny.
After completing the treble by winning the Premier League and the FA Cup, City won their first Champions League title with a victory over Inter Milan in the final. Guardiola, who previously won the treble with Barcelona, described the victory as incredibly difficult.
The manager acknowledged the quality of the team and urged patience at half-time. Guardiola acknowledged the element of luck involved in such a contest, noting that a missed chance by Inter or a save by their goalkeeper Ederson could have changed the outcome. In Guardiola’s view, their victory was a foregone conclusion and rightfully theirs.
Guardiola, now a three-time Champions League winner, acknowledged the team’s progress since the World Cup. Expressing his satisfaction, he highlighted the difficulty of achieving triple. The team’s long-awaited success in the Champions League was celebrated with family and friends, followed by a parade in Manchester.
The victory was particularly important for Manchester City, as they had experienced heartbreak in previous Champions League campaigns. The decisive moment came in the 68th minute when midfielder Rodri scored his second Champions League goal to seal City’s victory.
An emotional Rhodri described the victory as a dream come true. He praised the team’s tenacity and determination and acknowledged the challenges they faced against strong opponents like Inter Milan. The midfielder acknowledged the intensity of the final, where emotions and nerves often play a role, but praised the team’s tireless effort.
Manchester City’s victory marked a historic achievement, becoming only the second English men’s team to win the treble, after city rivals Manchester United, who achieved the feat in 1999. Their success is even more meaningful.
