Manchester City seals historic treble with UCL win

Manchester City achieves historic Treble with Champions League win. Guardiola's side triumphs in an intense final against Inter Milan in Istanbul.

Triumph in Istanbul: Manchester City players lift the Champions League trophy, cementing their place in football history with a hard-earned Treble.

ISTANBUL - The long-held dream of Manchester City finally came true as they claimed the Champions League trophy after defeating Inter Milan in a thrilling finale in Istanbul.

This victory completes an unprecedented Treble for Pep Guardiola's side, making them only the second English club to do so after Manchester United's iconic success in 1999.

City's pivotal moment came with Rodri's decisive 68th-minute strike, despite losing their star player Kevin De Bruyne to injury in the first half.

What a goal from Rodri master Kante💙😂💙💙 pic.twitter.com/mqPHYUUkzi

— Mr Ray (@kwabenaRay1) June 10, 2023

The team may not have been at their absolute best, but the celebration among Manchester City fans inside Ataturk Stadium was wild and joyous.

The triumph further cements Guardiola's legacy, adding a third Champions League trophy to the two he secured while at Barcelona.

Pep Guardiola is the first manager in European football history to complete the treble TWICE.

Barcelona (2008/09)
🏆 LaLiga
🏆 Copa del Rey
🏆 UCL

Man City (2022/23)
🏆 Premier League
🏆 FA Cup
🏆 UCL

The Double Treble™ pic.twitter.com/98H60CDbaV

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This success, however, holds a unique place for him and the City fans.

This was the one that had always eluded them.

The final was no easy ride for Manchester City.

Inter Milan put up a solid fight, hitting the crossbar once and forcing Ederson into a stunning late save to deny Romelu Lukaku.

However, when the dust settled, the night belonged to the blue half of Manchester.

Guardiola and Manchester City have finally banished the Champions League demons that had plagued them, particularly following the 2021 final loss to Chelsea.

The joy on the pitch and in the stands at Ataturk Stadium was proof of the significant relief and satisfaction of their Champions League conquest.

Guardiola’s legacy at Manchester City will forever be linked with this night of glory.

The Catalan manager, who previously won the Champions League with Barcelona in 2009 and 2011, now stands as an icon at both clubs.

For the club's owners, led by Sheikh Mansour, this night represented the achievement of their long-term vision.

The Champions League was the trophy they coveted the most, and finally, they can place it in their cabinet.