Inter vs City: Kolyvanov’s take on the Champions League final

Igor Kolyvanov, a former striker for the Russian national team as well as for Italian clubs Foggia and Bologna, shared his expectations for the Champions League final, where Italian club Inter will meet Manchester City from England. The veteran analyst believes that the Nerazzurri have the potential to trouble Pep Guardiola’s side and push the game into a tightly contested showdown. His view underscores a belief that Inter can leverage team cohesion, pace, and a robust defensive organization to complicate City’s plans, even if the English side enters the match with a data-driven, high-pressing philosophy that has repeatedly widened the gap between elite teams. This perspective reflects a wider Canadian and American audience, who often value tactical balance and the ability to convert key chances under pressure in big European finals.