“Pep (Guardiola) is a genius and I am grateful to him.”
Manchester City won the 2022-23 UEFA Champions League final against Inter Milan 1-0 on penalties at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey, on Sunday (Nov. 11) to clinch the first European title in the club’s history.
Rodri’s cannonball strike ended Inter’s challenge. They became the second English club in 24 years to win the treble, joining Manchester United in the 1998-99 season.
However, it could have been a nightmare for Jack Grealish, who, along with Bernardo Silva, was responsible for City’s left and right flanks, but whereas Bernardo was active throughout the game, Grealish was largely absent.
He was a key part of City’s treble run this season. In total, he made 54 appearances in the 2022-23 season, scoring five goals and providing 11 assists. He added five goals and seven assists in the English Premier League, three assists in the FA Cup, and one assist in all 13 Champions League games.
However, he struggled mightily against Inter’s defense. If City had lost, he could have been a Romelu Lukaku-esque nemesis. No wonder he was so emotional after the win. 메이저사이트
“I was terrible today,” he told BT Sport after the win, “but…” he continued, “to win a treble with these players, with these staff, it’s very special. Anyone who knows me knows how much of a family man I am and how much I love soccer. This is something I’ve been doing my whole life,” he said emotionally.
Grillisi even collapsed to the ground and broke down in tears after the win was finalized. Several British media outlets reported that he was emotional and broke down in tears.
He was full of praise for Guardiola and thanked him profusely. “There’s been a lot of criticism, a lot of accusations,” he said, adding, “Guardiola is a genius, and I told him, ‘Thank you. You put a lot of faith in me, you gave me a lot of money, and in the end you signed me’. I’m very grateful to Guardiola.”