Manchester City has emerged as the champions of the UEFA Champions League, clinching a 1-0 victory over Inter Milan in Istanbul. The winning goal, scored by Rodrigo, sealed the triumph on a momentous night for the football club, sparking scenes of joy among City supporters at the Ataturk Stadium and around the globe.
This victory completes a historic Treble for Manchester City, with their European triumph complementing their successes in the Premier League and FA Cup.
This remarkable feat marks only the tenth time a European side has achieved a Treble, with Manchester City joining the ranks of Celtic (1967), Ajax (1972), PSV Eindhoven (1988), Manchester United (1999), Barcelona (2009 and 2015), Inter Milan (2010), and Bayern Munich (2013 and 2020).
Manager Pep Guardiola, who joined the club in 2016, has now amassed 14 major trophies during his tenure, including five Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups, one Champions League, and two Community Shields. He becomes the first manager to achieve two European Trebles, having previously accomplished the feat with Barcelona in 2009.
Captain Ilkay Gundogan, who proudly lifted the trophy in Istanbul, expressed his delight, emphasizing that this victory is the culmination of years of hard work and dedication.
“This is an incredibly proud moment for everyone associated with this football club,” he stated. “We dedicate ourselves to hard work every single day, and our desire to win this trophy has been immense.
“The Champions League is a magnificent competition, and winning it brings us immense joy. This team deserves the highest praise, and our victory elevates us to the pinnacle of the game.
“To complete the Treble is truly amazing. It represents the ultimate achievement for any club team, and we have accomplished it. It showcases the quality within our squad and our unwavering dedication.
“I would like to express my gratitude to the Manchester City fans for their unwavering support this season. I can honestly say that we could not have achieved this without them. Their incredible passion has been instrumental, and they truly deserve this moment.”
Manchester City will now embark on the 2023/24 season with the opportunity to compete in the European Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup for the first time. Additionally, they have a chance to become the first team in English football history to secure four consecutive league titles.
The entire Manchester City family extends their heartfelt congratulations to Pep, his coaching staff, and all the players for this outstanding accomplishment.
