The Champions League final is a must-see match. Yes, this season he did not become the best, but its importance can hardly be underestimated. In this match, several important factors should be noted, which converged like stars in the firmament.
Pre-match layouts, symbols and meanings
This match should show how Pep is willing to work towards the highest goals. Yes, Guardiola is one of the best coaches of our time. With Man. City, he was able to achieve certain results. But this does not apply to the playoffs of the main club tournament in Europe. Tuchel is a young and ambitious coach who joined Abramovich's team as a firefighter. He had to stop the avalanche of setbacks that followed Chelsea. As a result, he was able to raise the team to 4th place in the National Championship.
Tuchel was able to beat the MC in the championship: 2 - 1. Chelsea were the winners in the FA Cup semi-finals. In that match, they won a minimal victory: 1 - 0. Yes, they lost the final, but still. Already an achievement.
Champions League final review: Manchester City v Chelsea
As you might expect, Manchester City started the game with high pressure. Tuchel decided to defend himself in the middle line, not allowing the opponent's attacking players to come close.
Oddly enough, but the tactics "from defense, on counterattacks" brought success to the Londoners. In the first 25 minutes of the match, Chelsea turned out to be more focused on playing at the opponent's goal. Werner's three moments could have buried an opponent. But the German failed to realize his chances. Manchester City only responded with a Sterling moment. But this attempt was not successful either.
The middle of the first half was held in a positional fight. Chelsea leveled the game. They tried to act in combination, using both flanks. The quick transfers of the ball from one side of the field to the other came as a surprise to Guardiola's players.
Man. City responded with positional pressure. However, it is worth noting that this tactic did not bring success.
The end of the first half turned out to be ambiguous. On the one hand, the half can be considered equal. Without the advantage of one of the teams. On the other hand, at 42 minutes, Mount makes a great pass to Havertz. The latter quietly leaves Zinchenko, who could not oppose anything to his opponent. Going out on a date with Ederson turned out to be fatal for Manchester City. So, quite simply Chelsea comes forward.
The first half was remembered not only by the goal scored, but also by the injury to Tiago Silva. A forced substitution and Manchester City are losing one of their most important midfield players.
Manchester United started the second half very actively. But on the 57th minute, Rudiger plays very dangerous against De Bruyne. The captain of Manchester City was forced to leave the field ahead of schedule. The injury did not allow to finish the decisive match of the season. Interestingly, Rüdiger received only a yellow card for this violation. Although, it was possible to get a straight red one. The referee felt sorry for Chelsea.
The equal game in the second half was a lifesaver for the London club. Moreover, Chelsea had moments. Moreover, 100 percent. On 73 minutes Pulisic could score 0 - 2. But he could not hit the target from a lethal position.
The arbiter adds 7 minutes to the regular time. The decisive assault on Chelsea's goal did not bring Manchester City the desired result. Only the blow of Marez can be noted. But this time, too, the ball flew past the goal. In general, the MC was never able to create a dangerous moment at the gate of Londoners. The result of the final match of the Champions League: 0 - 1.
Chelsea beats Manchester City once again. Another win with a minimum score brings Chelsea the trophy. They win the Champions League and put a big dot on the season. They were able to prove that this season is clearly stronger than Manchester City.
Tuchel, a student of Guardiola, was able to outplay his teacher. Moreover, not for the first time. Chelsea not only wins the Champions League for the 2020/2021 season, but also gets a spot in Europe's premier club competition for the 2021/2022 season. Now Tuhel's charges are left to win the UEFA Super Cup. In this match, they will need to defeat Villarreal, who has shown that he can and can beat English clubs.
CHELSEA BECOMES THE WINNER OF THE CHAMPIONS LEAGUE!
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