Chelsea VS Manchester city: UCL final match preview

 

It's that time of year again, when European club football comes to an end, league and domestic cup winners are determined, transfer rumors grow stronger, and the UEFA Champions League final is played.

A total of 32 of Europe's best football teams began the journey in October, but only the top two will compete in the final to determine the Champion of the 2020/2021 edition.

Premier League champions for the first time On May 29, 2021, Manchester City will face FA Cup finalists Chelsea FC in an all-English final in Porto. Manchester City will enter the game knowing that a win will secure their first Champions League title, while Chelsea will be looking for their first major silverware of the season as well as their first Champions League title in 9 years, having suffered a shocking and terrifying 2-1 defeat on the final day of the Premier League.

Team News

Manchester City and Chelsea both have a strong squad as of the time of this publication. Manchester City have no suspensions or injuries, though Chelsea goalkeeper Édouard Mendy is suffering a hip injury. Tuchel, on the other hand, has hinted that he will be ready for the game. Despite picking up a knock, Ngolo Kante is expected to be fully fit for the game. Despite his frequent injury problems, key player Kevin De Bruyne is expected to play. It's exciting to see both teams come into the game with full firepower, promising a thrilling battle.

Match Preview

Chelsea reached the final against all odds, despite not being considered favorites at the start of the tournament. They did, however, easily defeat tough opponents such as Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid, and FC Porto in the knockout stage after finishing first in their group.

Manchester City also won their group, but they had an easier path to the final after beating PSG, Borrusia Dortmund, and Borrusia Monchengladbach in the knockout rounds.

After losing 2-1 to Aston Villa in the final game of the Premier League season, the Blues made the top four thanks to help from neighbors Tottenham Hotspur, who defeated rivals Leicester City 4-2.

Due to COVID-19 issues, the game, which was originally scheduled to take place in Istanbul, has been relocated to Estadio Do Dragao in Porto.

Both teams have met three times this season, with the Blues winning twice and Manchester City winning once, against Frank Lampard's team at the start of the season. As a result, Pep Guardiola will be looking for his first victory over Tuchel in English football.

Pep Guardiola will appear in his first Champions League final since leaving FC Barcelona in 2012, despite widespread criticism. He will need to devise a strong strategy to counter the in-form Ngolo Kante, who has a chance to win his first Champions League title, completing his trophy-laden career with only the Euros remaining.