5 Reasons Why Man City Will Win the 2022-2023 Champions League

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1. Complete team, almost perfect

Manchester City players celebrate after scoring a goal against Real Madrid in the second leg of the 2022/2023 Champions League semi-final, Thursday (18/5/2023) WIB. (c) AP Photo/Jon Super

It’s been years, since Guardiola’s arrival, Man City is known as one of the best teams in the world. Their squad is perfect from the back line to the front line.

Last season, Man City’s steps stopped in the semifinals, losing to Real Madrid in a two-legged duel. Two seasons ago, Man City made it to the final, only to be beaten by Chelsea who were not seeded.

Now, Man City looks much better prepared. Erling Haaland’s arrival completes their squad. Guardiola’s team is complete, almost flawless, and clearly ready to win.

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2. Josep Guardiola’s big ambition

Manchester City manager Josep Guardiola. (c) AP Photo/Dave Thompson

There is no doubting Pep Guardiola’s status as one of the best coaches in the world. The problem is, Pep’s report card is always undervalued due to the lack of Champions League trophies.

Throughout his career so far, Guardiola has only won two Champions League trophies. Both were with Barcelona, ​​namely in the 2008-2009 and 2010-2011 seasons.

Since then, Pep has always failed at crucial moments. He failed with Bayern and failed several times with Man City.

This failure certainly ignited the big ambitions of the best coach in the world. Guardiola will go all-out to win the UCL this season.

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3. Man City is more prepared, time to win

Dani Carvajal and Jack Grealish duel in the Manchester City vs Real Madrid match at the Etihad Stadium in the second leg of the 2022/2023 Champions League semifinals, Thursday (18/5/2023) early morning WIB. (c) AP Photo/Jon Su

Since being coached by Guardiola, starting in 2016 to be precise, Man City has always been called the favorite to win the Champions League. They are the favorites to win almost every season.

Unfortunately, so far Man City’s best achievement has been the final for the 2022-2021 season. They have reached the semifinals several times, but always failed.

Now, it seems that Man City is more mature and better prepared. The material for the players is not much different, but their experience playing on the UCL stage is much more.

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4. Managed to silence the defending champion

Kevin de Bruyne in the Manchester City vs Real Madrid match at the Etihad Stadium in the second leg of the 2022/2023 Champions League semifinals, Thursday (18/5/2023) early morning WIB. (c) AP Photo/Jon Super

Beating Real Madrid in the semi-finals of the Champions League is very difficult. Especially with a landslide score of 4-0.

Los Blancos is known as the king of UCL. It was as if the competition was made for them. In fact, there is an assumption that if Madrid has penetrated the semifinals, it is very likely that they will win.

Well, Man City managed to break this assumption with a convincing performance. They won with a massive 5-1 aggregate, held the champions to a draw at the Bernabeu, then won big at the Etihad.

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5. Inter Milan is a strong opponent, but …

The duel between Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior faced Manchester City wing-back Kyle Walker in the second leg of the 2022/2023 Champions League semi-final, Thursday (18/5/2023) WIB. (c) AP Photo/Team Go

On paper, Man City’s squad is clearly tougher and more qualified than the opposing team, Inter Milan. This season’s Champions League final is believed to be a surprise.

Without intending to discredit Inter’s chances of winning, it feels natural that Man City is far superior this season. Everything supports Guardiola’s squad to win.

Inter are currently gaining positive momentum, but the situation could change in the final. Keep in mind, the final will be played June 11, 2023, when the domestic leagues have finished.