The favorite is afraid of the strong-willed qualities of the opponent.

Tactical organization, reliable defense and strong-willed players can help Inter end Italy’s losing streak in the European Cup finals. But if you look at the statistics of the finalists Champions League, then it’s a one-sided game. Manchester City are stronger in attack, hold up well in defense and are clear favorites in Istanbul. But let’s see if Inter have the manpower to do well against the English champions?

Goalkeepers

Ederson-Onana

Inzaghi signed the Ajax goalkeeper as Handanovic aged. The scandalous Cameroonian, who left the national team in Qatar, played for Inter. He is now being paired with Chelsea. Ederson is great with his footwork, but not to say so this season Champions League it has as brilliant a shape as Courtois a year ago. The finalists have strong goalkeepers.

Result: drawing.

Defenders

Walker-Darmian

It is worth making a comparison, because Manchester City have a scheme similar to the one used by Inzaghi. Guardiola has more 3-4-2-1, and his Italian colleague has more 5-3-2, but the meaning is a game of three central defenders. In addition, the coaches use in the first three people with experience playing on the wing. Walker and Darmian can actively move on the sidewalk. And, with all due respect to the former player Manchester UnitedKyle is superior.

Result: Manchester City win.

Dias-Acerbi

There’s no arguing here, Dias is one of the best central defenders in the world. Acerbi is good, a solid player, but not all defenders with a past at Lazio are a second Nesta. Ruben with Rodri and the Stones creates spells, while their Italian counterpart plays much easier. And not always effective, judging by Inter’s results in Serie A.

Result: Manchester City win.

Akanji – Bastogne

Ake or Akanji? The odds of playing in the final are equal. But both the Swiss and the Dutch are not as cool as the European champion Bastogne. His diagonals will be important in Istanbul if the “citizens” don’t take such an attack out of the equation by pressing. I would like to see Alessandro in the traditional favorite in the future Champions League.

Result: Victory for Inter.

Midfielders

Silva-Dumfries

Bernard of superior level. Daring Silva stands out for the literacy of decisions, combining combativeness and technique. Dumfries runs well, we have to pay tribute to his attacking skills. Sometimes Dutch can surprise you in advance. Defensively he is better than Silva, but overall Bernardo is stronger and more important for the team than him.

Result: Manchester City win.

Stones – Brozovic

Considering John is doing in the spring, having moved into support, could you give him an edge? That’s just Brozovic vice-world champion. Croatians are lucky in the Champions League finals, they have a winning streak. But even Marcelo’s experience in the support zone does not prevent him from putting the versatile Stones on the same level as Brozovic here and now.

Result: drawing.

Rodri-Barella

And Inter have a great squad, Marotta knows his stuff. But Rodri is even better than Barella. An Italian may not decide to move abroad, which is a pity. But that won’t cancel out his chances of winning the Champions League final like Jorginho did with Chelsea. Nicolo is an intelligent midfielder, but the Spaniard is more experienced. Rodri is very important for Guardiola’s tactics.

Result: Manchester City win.

Grealish – Dimarco

A year ago, Jack was criticized, but then started a relationship with Holland. Played! Although it was more logical to make a left fullback from Foden, Grealish proved to be more useful. And Dimarco is of a completely different proof. He is a defender, graduated from Inter, but it is no coincidence that he has played for Verona and Sion. They overpaid for Grealish, but English is stronger.

Result: Manchester City win.

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Gundogan – Chalkhanoglu

Two Turkish players. One from the German national team and the other after many years of living on German soil chose the ancestral team. Different players, but with a core: the creators. The Manchester City captain is fine, but Hakan has a great shot and a great pass. He is dangerous to the “citizens”, even though Ilkay is undoubtedly an upper class.

Result: Manchester City win.

De Bruyne-Martinez

The Argentinian was unfortunate to match up with a top forward. De Bruyne is such a cool player that we lowered Inter’s sniper. Although it is important to note that in a series of duels the difference is not as great as Guardiola would like. Barella is not a weakling compared to Rodri, and Martinez is a world champion, even if not De Bruyne.

Result: Manchester City win.

Holland – Jacko

We are not ruling out Lukaku’s exit, but the result of the confrontation will not change from this. Dzeko is important for Inzaghi, his appearances helped him reach the final, seeing as Edin scored against Milan in the semi-final. But Erling, with 12 Champions League goals, will easily surpass any Inter center forward.

Result: Manchester City win.

Total score. Manchester City-Inter-10:3

One point for a win and one point for a draw. The Italians have one clear victory, while the British have eight. The comparison clearly shows where to push for Guardiola to survive a second successive defeat in the Champions League final. Vertical football for Inter. Extensive off-the-ball work with redoubts will save the underdog. Implementation is important, Martinez must not be missing. The fight can be tough, the Citizens keep the final against Chelsea in mind, they will try not to repeat the mistakes.

Inzaghi’s team is quite similar to Manchester Unitednot be the most convenient opponent for Guardiola. The Spaniard prefers when the opponent has riskier decisions. We allow the option of a quick goal and full pressure from Manchester City. In this case, the result will be predictable. But the individual victories of the “citizen” players do not mean that a different reading of the Italian tactical classics will necessarily lead to a banal ending.

For the Inter players it is the match of their life and Guardiola is already talking about new Champions League finals. It’s a shame to concede with the initial data of Manchester City, but that’s what makes football so beautiful. While usually the favorite wins the Champions League final, there have been exceptions. The Citizens had a bitter experience two years ago, with Inter beating Guardiola’s Barcelona and Bayern Munich on their way to success under Mourinho. Inzaghi is ready, the AC Milan club returns to Istanbul.