Mancini: “City are favourites, but the final with Inter is open”

In recent years, Manchester City have suffered problems in the Champions League, either because they were up against English sides who were unaware of the danger they were facing (Tottenham, Liverpool, Chelsea) or because they failed against… seven-man Real , but this year … scenario was written differently.

One team from the island failed to find their way in either the group stage or the knockout rounds, while this year’s hurdle, Real, as the ‘leaders’ last season, made sure to overcome it in style and in which they are about to reach the final of the Champions League for the second time in three years and have the first word in the cup.

And that’s because in front of them is the defending champions of three Champions Leagues, Inter, but they don’t have the dynamism and squad of the citizens, since the Nerazzurri have already managed to reach Istanbul and are considered absolute underdogs.

Still, no one can write them off, and that’s what Roberto Mancini, former Inter Milan and Manchester City coach and current Italy national team coach, believes says:

“We have three Italian teams in the three European finals, Inter, Roma and Fiorentina, and we can aim for three wins.”

Of course it’s not easy, but it’s possible. The Serie A teams that were in the final have 12-13 teams each and that’s important.

Many think it’s obvious that City will win. They are favourites, but everything remains open, like Sevilla – Roma and West Ham – Fiorentina.”