Champions League/ Pep Guardiola: This Inter is stronger than the one in the Istanbul final

2024-09-17 20:16:43 / SPORT ALFA PRESS

Champions League/ Pep Guardiola: This Inter is stronger than the one in the

The Champions League is back and this midweek the first 18 matches for the new format will be played, among which Manchester City - Inter stand out. On Wednesday at "Etihad", starting at 21:00, the two teams that two seasons ago discussed the final in Istanbul, where City won with one goal, face each other.

On the eve of the match against the Italians, the coach of Man, City, Pep Guardiola told the media that this Inter is stronger than the one of the last two seasons of the final.

"I told you then how strong the Blacks were, now you believe me. I watched the final again for the first time, it was hard fought.

I remember it being a very balanced game with them having two clear scoring chances while we only had one with Foden after Rodri's goal.

we lost, but they could win too. Now we don't play a final, but Inter is even stronger. In Italy they were fantastic last season. Simone is an excellent coach," said Pep Guardiola at the press conference, among other things.

The changes in the Champions League format have greatly increased the rewards that UEFA will give this season, while at the end of the first phase, which includes 8 matches for each team, there will be a ranking from the first place to the 36th, where the first 8 qualify for the 1/8 stage.