It is almost time for the biggest match of the season. Manchester City and Inter Milan are preparing for the highly anticipated UEFA Champions League final. This match will take place at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul on Saturday night, June 10.
The two finalists, Manchester City and Inter Milan, have worked hard to reach the Champions League final of the UEFA competition. The 2023 UEFA Champions League was highly competitive, and Manchester City and Inter had to battle fierce opponents to reach the championship game in Istanbul, Turkey.
Both teams have had some of the best players performing at the highest levels. We examine three players from Manchester City and Inter Milan who have the potential to influence the 2023 UEFA Champions League final.
Manchester City
Erling Haaland
Manchester City striker Erling Haaland has been playing in a league of his own this season. After joining Manchester City, he has single-handedly scored most of his team's goals this season. In the Champions League, he has hit 12 goals in just 10 games this season and is the leading goalscorer.
Ilkay Gundogan
Rumours about Ilkay Gundogan's future are swirling. He was the first signing for Pep Guardiola at Manchester City. He will want to leave the club on a high by winning the UEFA Champions League and helping Manchester City to the treble.
Kevin de Bruyne
He has been the guiding light in Manchester City's midfield for a very long time. Kevin de Bruyne finally has a chance to win the Champions League with Manchester City. His midfield play is crucial. With an outlet like Haaland, we can expect a fantastic performance from the Belgian.
Inter Milan
Lautaro Martinez
Inter Milan's two-pronged attack is led by Argentine Lautaro Martinez. He has only scored three goals in the Champions League this season. However, he has been prolific in the Serie A. Martinez has scored 21 goals in Italy.
Romelu Lukaku
Lukaku has been injured for most of the season but when fit, he has been on the pitch, he is prolific. Three Champions League goals in seven games is not a bad return, as well as his 10 goals in 25 Serie A matches.
Andre Onana
A lot of Inter's success this season has gone down to their goalkeeper Andre Onana. His ability with the feet has been crucial this season. He has also been good with his distribution of the ball to his teammates while keeping eight clean sheets in 10 matches for Inter this season.
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