Champions League final: Man City vs Inter – what to look out for

A return to the scene of one of the all-time classic finals, an emotional reunion and a possible redemption story – just some of the key plotlines as Manchester City and Inter lock horns in the 2023 UEFA Champions League showpiece. Continue Reading >>>...CONTINUE READING>>>

Presented by Turkish Airlines, UEFA.com guides you through the main talking points ahead of the decider at Istanbul’s Atatürk Olympic Stadium on Saturday 10 June.

First Istanbul final since 2005 classic

The last final to be held in Istanbul still defies belief 18 years on. On an evening of extraordinary drama, Rafa Benítez’s Liverpool staged a remarkable comeback from three goals down to beat Carlo Ancelotti’s Milan on penalties and claim a fifth Champions League crown.

Though his 2004/05 campaign was curtailed by injury, current Inter coach Simone Inzaghi’s brother – Filippo – was in Istanbul to watch his colleagues surrender their three-goal advantage. “A six-minute blackout in the second half cost us the trophy,” he later said. “I couldn’t help my team-mates avoid defeat that night – that was frustrating.” Having guided Inter past their city rivals in the semis, Simone now has the opportunity to create happier memories of the Turkish capital for the Inzaghi family. Continue Reading >>>

That was also the first competitive fixture between Liverpool and AC Milan, as is the case for Man City and Inter this year – the first time in the 18 years since two sides have met for the first time in the Champions League final.

2005 Istanbul Champions League final highlights: Milan 3-3 Liverpool (2-3 pens)