Manchester City fans have erupted with delight after the Blues put in a masterclass display to beat Real Madrid 4-0 on the night to book their place in the Champions League final held in Istanbul on June 10.
Two first-half goals from Bernardo Silva coupled with an own goal from Eder Militao and a late Julian Alvarez finish saw the hosts storm to their second European final in three years as the club eyes a maiden trophy lift. City looked in cruise control against the holders after drawing the first leg 1-1.
Chants of ‘Istanbul, Istanbul we are going’ rang around the Etihad as fans joined in a Poznan after the third goal found the net. It could have been a greater margin but for Thibaut Courtois, who made a number of top-class saves.
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But the quality of the Blues was too much for Real as a rousing rendition of Blue Moon echoed around the arena with flags waving high at full-time. A number of players will be featuring in their first Champions League final, including Jack Grealish and Erling Haaland.
Others will be eager to right the wrongs of 2021, when they lost to Chelsea in Lisbon with the likes of Ruben Dias, Kevin De Bruyne and Kyle Walker all remaining from that night of heartache.
But the mood among the squad and fanbase right now is one of utter jubilation. Many will be booking their flights to Istanbul. But before then, swathes of supporters took to Twitter to share their joy with one of the most historic nights in the club’s history.
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