MANCHESTER CITY are into the Champions League final for the first time after seeing off PSG at the Etihad.
A brace from Riyad Mahrez saw Pep Guardiola’s side triumph at a wintry Eastlands, with Angel Di Maria sent off for the frustrated visitors late on.
- Final score: Man City 2-0 PSG (agg 4-1)
- Goalscorers: Mahrez 11′ 63′
- Red cards: Di Maria 69′
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THAT’s ALL FOR TONIGHT
Well, Man City are the first team to book their place in this month’s Champions League final in Istanbul!
But who will be joining them? Will it be Tuchel’s revitalised Chelsea, or Zidane’s Real Madrid?
You’ll have to join us here at SunSport again tomorrow if you want to find out, with live coverage starting at 6 PM!
And we’re covering both second legs of the Europa League semi-finals.
Man Utd are all but through, but Arsenal…….. are doing an Arsenal and they head into Thursday’s second leg behind!
Goodnight!
CITY SLICKERS
FINALLY, the world’s most expensive gatecrashers have made it to the swankiest party in club football.
Manchester City – the club with a long and mutual loathing of Uefa – have made it to a Champions League final at the tenth time of asking.
With summer fast approaching in Manchester, Pep Guardiola battled through the hail, the snow and the piddling rain to book a date with Chelsea or Real Madrid.
A fifth Premier League title can be sealed on Saturday, but this is what Guardiola was brought here to do.
Read More: Man City 2 PSG 0 (4-1 Agg) Match Report
PEP’s THOUGHTS
Pep Guardiola has guided Man City to their first Champions League final and here’s what he told BT Sport: “It is definitely a huge step forward for the club.
“I am incredibly proud. My first thought is for the players who didn’t play today.
“I know for them it is so tough, they deserved to play, and everyone has made his contribution in this Champions League season.
“We have one step to the Premier League, then two or three weeks to prepare for the final.
I am incredibly proud. My first thought is for the players who didn’t play today.
Pep Guardiola
MAHREZ SPEAKS
Mahrez spoke to BT Sport after the game: “It was a very good game. We didn’t start good again.
“We didn’t have a very good first half but we scored the goal.
“In the second half, we played very good and could have scored more. They lost their nerves and started kicking us.
“After the red card, it was more comfortable for us. We were good in the counter, and that’s how the two goals were.
“It is something we work on all the time, and today it worked good. Everyone had to contribute defensively, and that’s what we did.
“We didn’t concede much, and now we’re in the final. We have a game on Saturday we have to win to be champions, and then we can concentrate on the final.”
CITY STATEMENT
Man City have released a statement on Champions League final tickets.
As per Manchester Evening Standard: “In preparation for the UEFA Champions League Final in Istanbul on Saturday 29th May, the Club will now enter discussions with UEFA and other stakeholders regarding ticketing and travel arrangements.
“Whilst details relating to international leisure travel have not been confirmed by the UK Government at this time, we expect that guidance will be published in Step 3 of the roadmap, which is due to come into effect on 17th May.
“We will provide further information to supporters as soon as we are able to do so.”
We will provide further information to supporters as soon as we are able to do so.
Man City
ZABAAAAAAA
Former defender Pablo Zabaleta congratulates his former side!
FULL-TIME STATS
City stroll their way into their first ever Champions League final!
MAY 29
Man City are Champions League finalists, and they will go on to face either Chelsea or Real Madrid on May 29!
MAGICAL MAHREZ
Mahrez was picked out by Foden and he made no mistake with the finish!
FT: MAN CITY 2-0 PSG (4-1 AGG)
It’s been a magnificent performance over two legs by Pep Guardiola’s side!
Mahrez sealed the deal after being found at the back post, unmarked by Foden.
Zinchenko’s in tears and Man City celebrate!
City came close to a Champions League final under Pellegrini and have underperformed in recent years under Guardiola.
But they’ve finally done it. They dominated PSG, last year’s finalists!
Onto Istanbul!
PEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!
THE FULL-TIME WHISTLE GOES AT THE ETIHAD!
MAN CITY ARE HEADING TO ISTANBUL!
MAN CITY 2-0 PSG (4-1 AGG)
90+2. Neymar fluffs the free-kick over the crossbar. He hasn’t turned up tonight.
MAN CITY 2-0 PSG (4-1 AGG)
90+1. Neymar wins PSG a free-kick on the edge of Man City’s penalty area.
MAN CITY 2-0 PSG (4-1 AGG)
90. The fourth official has his board up and there will be two additional minutes played.
City are two minutes away from a Champions League final, their first in history.
MAN CITY 2-0 PSG (4-1 AGG)
88. YELLOW CARD!
Danilo is booked for a shocking challenge on Jesus. Complete lack of discipline.
The PSG midfielder was nowhere near the ball. Stupidity.
MAN CITY 2-0 PSG (4-1 AGG)
87. Pep Guardiola is heading towards another Champions League final. Glorious.
MAN CITY 2-0 PSG (4-1 AGG)
85. YELLOW CARD!
Kimpembe is booked for a reckless challenge on Jesus……. could easily have been another red card for PSG.
MAN CITY 2-0 PSG (4-1 AGG)
84. SUBSTITUTION!
Aguero will play a role in this semi-final tie! He’s coming on replacing Foden who was absolutely unplayable tonight.
He’s only 20……. the sky’s the limit!
MAN CITY 2-0 PSG (4-1 AGG)
82. Mahrez’s corner is right down Navas’ throat and the keeper is forced to tip the ball behind for another City corner.
Foden takes it short to Sterling.
MAN CITY 2-0 PSG (4-1 AGG)
80. DOUBLE SUBSTITUTION!
Here comes some Man City changes!
De Bruyne and Silva are replaced by Jesus and Sterling…… adding more firepower.
And For PSG, Bakker is on for Diallo.
MAN CITY 2-0 PSG (4-1 AGG)
79. Fernandinho has bossed the midfield, he’s pocketed Neymar and kept him quiet all game.
It also happens to be his birthday! What a birthday treat.
MAN CITY 2-0 PSG (4-1 AGG)
78. Man City win a corner off Danilo.
MAN CITY 2-0 PSG (4-1 AGG)
77. OFF THE POST!
Fernandinho flicks the ball onto Foden and the youngster spins away from Kimpembe.
Foden takes the shot on with his left foot, but he’s denied by the post!
So, so close to a third for Man City – would have finished the game off completely.
MAN CITY 2-0 PSG (4-1 AGG)
75. Navas takes a touch right on his goal-line and De Bruyne puts him under pressure.
The goalkeeper JUST manages to clear the ball preventing a certain goal.
MAN CITY 2-0 PSG (4-1 AGG)
74. DOUBLE SUBSTUTITION!
Another double change For PSG. Parades and Florenzi make way for Dagba and Danilo.
No Mbappe. Is there any point in sticking him on?
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
