Citizens and Longobards determine the next European champion at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul.
This Saturday, the world of football stands still as Manchester City and Inter Milan face off in the UEFA Champions League final under the lights of Istanbul’s Olympic Stadium. This showdown marks the second time a venue hosts a decisive match since the memorable 2005 final, when Liverpool edged AC Milan on penalties. It also represents the fifth encounter in finals between an English club and an Italian club since 1984, a sequence that includes Liverpool’s victory over Roma before the Rossoneri’s triumph over Anfield in 2007 thanks to a pair from Filippo Inzaghi.
The narrative surrounding Pep Guardiola’s side shows a squad that arrived at this moment through a dramatic knockout run, sweeping aside Real Madrid with an aggregate score of 5-1. Inter, guided by Simone Inzaghi, left Stefano Pioli’s Milan in their tracks with a decisive 3-0 result in a fresh Derby della Madonnina style confrontation.
Locally, both teams arrive in high spirits and hungry for a treble. Manchester City has already claimed the Premier League title and the FA Cup, while Inter has captured the Coppa Italia and the Italian Super Cup. In Serie A, Inter finished third with 72 points, trailing champions Napoli by 18 points.
Historically, the Citizens boast an undefeated league run, having won seven of their twelve league matches this season. A victory in Istanbul would push them further into an elite club’s echelon, joining a select list of teams that have achieved such consistency over an extended stretch without a loss in the competition. If Inter were to prevail, it would add another storied chapter to the history of this fixture and its evolving rivalry with English football.
The final can be watched live on television via ESPN and Fox Sports 1, with channel listings varying by regional cable providers. The official broadcast partners bring comprehensive coverage, with in-depth pre-game analysis, in-match commentary, and post-match reactions designed for fans across North America.
ESPN:
- VTR: 48 (SD) (Stgo) – 843 (HD)
- DTV: 621 (SD) – 1620 (HD)
- ENTEL: 212 (HD)
- BRIGHT: 174 (SD) – 474 (HD)
- GTD/TELSUR: 84 (SD)
- MOVISTAR: 480 (SD) – 884 (HD)
- YOU SEE: 508 (SD)
- ZAP: 90 (HD)
Fox Sports 1:
- VCR: 166 (SD) – 860 (HD)
- DTV: 604 (SD) – 1604 (SD)
- ENTEL: 241 (HD)
- BRIGHT: 178 (SD) – 478 (HD)
- GTD/TELSUR: 70 (SD) – 846 (HD)
- MOVISTAR: 485 (SD) – 889 (HD)
- YOU SEE: 518 (SD)
- ZAP: 100 (HD)
For fans preferring to stream, Star+ offers a convenient option with monthly or yearly subscription plans. Access is simple through the official Star+ platform and is compatible with televisions, computers, mobile devices, tablets, and game consoles. (via Goal)