UCL Final

Courtois starts, Reus benched for Champions League final

Thibaut Courtois was named in Real Madrid's starting line-up for the first time in the Champions League this season as the Spanish giants take on Borussia Dortmund in Saturday's final at Wembley.

Champions League win a life's work for emotional Grealish

Manchester City's Jack Grealish said winning the Champions League on Saturday was the culmination of years of hard work to make it to the top.

Reliable Rodri outshines stars to fulfil City's dream

Rodri stepped up for Manchester City when their star attackers failed to deliver in the Champions League final on Saturday, capping a memorable season for the Spain midfielder by scoring the goal which made his team kings of Europe.

Walker misses out for Man City, Inter starting lineup as expected

Manchester City's Kyle Walker missed out on a starting place in the Champions League final against Inter Milan on Saturday with Nathan Ake slotting into manager Pep Guardiola's defence.

Manchester City 2-0 Inter Milan: What’s your prediction?

Manchester City's domination of the English soccer landscape is undisputed after another season of silverware-gathering under Pep Guardiola but against Inter Milan in Saturday's Champions League final they can finally become kings of the continent. 

City must right the wrongs of 2021 UCL final loss: Walker

 Manchester City are determined to "right the wrongs" of their defeat to Chelsea in the 2021 Champions League final when they take on Inter Milan on Saturday in this year's showpiece, defender Kyle Walker said.

Guardiola warns Man City against UCL final arrogance

Pep Guardiola has warned his Manchester City's stars that their confidence ahead of the Champions League final against Inter Milan cannot slip into arrogance as they aim to complete a historic treble.

Real Madrid reject UEFA compensation for Champions League final chaos

Real Madrid rejected UEFA's "insufficient" and "restricted" offer of compensation for supporters affected by trouble outside the Stade de France in Paris at last season's Champions League final on Thursday.

All Whites Bangladesh celebrate Real Madrid's UCL success

When the 2021-22 Champions League campaign began, no Real Madrid fan could have imagined that their team would be playing the final this year. And why would they?

May 29, 2021
May 29, 2021

High-stakes and a battle of mind games

Apart from the playing style, the only predictable feature of Manchester City coach Pep Guardiola’s game is the unpredictability of his starting eleven and consequently the formation, especially when it comes to huge occasions such as the Champions League final.

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