On May 29, 2023, according to CCTV5 program list, the European Champions League (Champions League) had its final of the season today. Manchester City and Chelsea of the Premier League had a life and death battle in Istanbul's Ataturk Olympic Stadium. In the end, Manchester City won 2-1
On May 29, 2023, according to CCTV5 program list, the European Champions League (Champions League) held the final of this season today. Manchester City and Chelsea of the English Premier League held a life and death contest at the Olympic Stadium in Ataturk, Istanbul. Finally, Manchester City defeated Chelsea 2-1, winning the Champions League for the first time, and creating history for the English Premier League, It is the first time that four teams have entered the Champions League group match directly next season.
In this game, Manchester City and Chelsea both sent out the strongest teams, and both sides are eager to show their strength and style on the highest stage in Europe. After the start of the game, neither side left much space for the other side, and they imposed high pressure on each other to try to seize the initiative. In the 15th minute, Manchester City's Debrouane tried a long-range shot outside the restricted area, but was saved by Chelsea's goalkeeper Mendy. In the 21st minute, after Kanter of Chelsea intercepted the ball in the middle of the game, he quickly passed it to Werner, the forward. Werner broke through the defence line of Manchester City. Facing the attacking goalkeeper Edson, he easily pushed and shot the goal, opening up the situation for Chelsea, 1-0. In the 32nd minute, Sterling of Manchester City received a pass from Macheres on the left side, passed right back Aspiriquita of Chelsea, shot from a small angle, but was blocked by Mendy. In the 38th minute, Harvetz of Chelsea received a pass from Kanter on the right, suddenly accelerated, got rid of the central defender Dias of Manchester City, went to the meeting alone, calmly scored the ball into the empty door, expanding the advantage of Chelsea, 2-0. In the 45th minute, Debrouane of Manchester City collided with Rudiger of Chelsea in a fight. He was injured in the head and could not continue to play, so he was replaced by Gabriel Jesus. At the end of the first half, Chelsea led Manchester City 2-0.
At the beginning of the second half, Manchester City strengthened their attack and tried to recover the score. In the 49th minute, Sterling of Manchester City received a pass from Gabriel Jesus on the left, which was passed to the restricted area, but was cleared by Tiago Silva, the central defender of Chelsea. In the 56th minute, Macheres of Manchester City received a pass from Fernandinho on the right, broke through Chilwell, the left back of Chelsea, and crossed to the restricted area, but was confiscated by the goalkeeper of Chelsea. In the 63rd minute, Fernandinho of Manchester City intercepted a Chelsea pass in the middle and quickly passed it to Aguero, the striker. Aguero turned and shot in the restricted area, but was saved by Mendy. In the 71st minute, Gabriel Jesus of Manchester City received a pass from Mageres in the restricted area and headed home, but was saved by Mendy. In the 78th minute, Aguero of Manchester City received a pass from Sterling in the restricted area, pointed with his heel, but was saved by Mendy. In the 85th minute, Macheres of Manchester City received a pass from Sterling on the right, curled a shot, but was saved by Mendy. In the 90th minute, Sterling of Manchester City received a pass from Gabriel Jesus on the left, which was passed to the restricted area, but was cleared by Zidane Zuma, the central defender of Chelsea. In the stoppage time period, Manchester City was unable to recover, and the Chelsea team held its ground. In the end, Chelsea defeated Manchester City 2-1 to win the Champions League, which also created history for the English Premier League, becoming the first league where four teams directly entered the Champions League group match next season.
The data of this game are as follows:
project |
Manchester City |
Chelsea |
Ball control rate |
64% |
36% |
Number of shots |
fifteen |
nine |
Number of shots |
seven |
five |
Corner kick times |
eight |
three |
Number of fouls |
nine |
eleven |
Number of yellow cards |
one |
two |