Man City vs Inter Milan LIVE: Champions League final result and reaction after City seal historic treble

Our Chief Football Writer, Miguel Delaney, is out in Istanbul for this final and has assessed the first half.

Miguel says: “A first half that was probably as good for Inter as they could have possibly hoped. It goes without saying they have made a game of this, when so many predicted a procession.

“They have also played their part in ensuring this isn't the Manchester City that was unstoppable for the last three months, although it does feel like some of that comes from within Pep Guardiola's side too. They haven't necessarily been that bad but they haven't been themselves and so many touches and passes have been off, either through casualness or maybe a slight nervousness.

“Kevin De Bruyne seemed to be the only player immune to this, playing well, only for such a great player to suffer the sad misfortune of again having to go off injured in a Champions League final. If this game does come down to nerve and psychology, as has been the case so far, that can naturally have more influence - before you even get to De Bruyne's brilliance.

“Maybe the most telling moment was Guardiola agitatedly telling his players to 'relax'. He does need to say something different at half-time, which was a requirement no one would have expected before the game.”

Cesc Fabregas has given his thoughts on the first half for BT Sport and he’s been impressed (but unsurprised) by the underdogs.

Fabregas said: “It's a difficult one, I watched Inter a lot, I know they're not easy to break down. This is a team that knows how to play with and without the ball. When they do, they know how to exploit the spaces.”

Horrible deja vu for Kevin de Bruyne in that first half. Really unfortunate as he has to go off injured again

Akanji decides to try his luck from 25 yards. Catches it well enough but it’s always rising and flies comfortably over.

And that’s the half-time whistle. Man City have had 61 per cent possession but Inter have been very disciplined in the press and have restricted their genuine chances. The big news is Kevin de Bruyne going off injured - just as he did in the 2021 Champions League final against Chelsea.

Onana slips as he clears the ball and is a bit slow to get up but seems to be fine. Two minutes of added time at the end of this first half.

Grealish wins a free-kick in a dangerous position on the left as Dumfries drags him to the ground. Clear foul.

Dias and Akanji come forward, Foden whips the cross in but it’s too long and Rodri’s attempeted ball back in cannons off Martinez, rebounds on to him and rolls out for a goal-kick.

Here was the moment Kevin de Bruyne was forced off injured. Gutting for the Belgian

Acerbi makes an absolute meal of a minor coming together with Phil Foden. The Englishman unimpressed.

Into the final knockings of this first half and clear-cut chances have been few and far between.

Inter have a first sustained spell of possession in the City half - they strong a few passes together but City maintain their defensive discipline to avoid any issues.

Then back at the other end, a quick city press causes Onana to shank the ball out of play

Oh no. De Bruyne signals to the bench and he’s going to have to come off. He looks distraught - a second Champions League final where he’s had to go off early.

Phil Foden comes on. Not a bad replacement at all but you have to feel for De Bruyne. A horrible situation