The 2023 UEFA Champions League final will be the last game of the 2022–2023 UEFA Champions League, the competition’s 68th season and the 31st since it changed its name from the European Champion Clubs’ Cup to the UEFA Champions League.
The match between English club Manchester City and Italian club Inter Milan will take place on June 10, 2023, at the Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey.
Date and time
The Champions League final will be played on Saturday, 10 June 2023. The kick-off time is 21:00 CET (7:00 pm GMT).
Venue
The Atatürk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey, will host the game’s finale. The 76,000-seat stadium was constructed in 1924.
Numerous important international football championships, notably the UEFA European Championship in 2008 and the UEFA Champions League final in 2005, have taken place there.
How to watch
In the UK and Ireland, BT Sport will carry live coverage of the Champions League championship match. Additionally, it will be broadcast live on streaming platforms including DAZN, ESPN+, and Paramount+.
Preview
Two of the top football teams in Europe are Manchester City and Inter Milan. In the previous five seasons, City has won the Premier League four times, whereas Inter has won the Serie A championship 19 times. Both teams have previously won the Champions League.
City has the best odds to win the championship. They have a talented group of athletes, including Erling Haaland, Kevin De Bruyne, and Phil Foden. Inter, a more physical team, will try to take advantage of City’s defensive flaws.
The championship game should be thrilling. It could be a closely contested contest because both sides have a lot on the line.
Prediction
I predict Manchester City to prevail in the championship. They have a better team overall, and I believe they will be able to dominate the game and generate more opportunities. City will triumph 2-1, in my opinion.
Here are some other things to look out for in the Champions League final:
- Erling Haaland: The Norwegian striker has been in incredible form for City since joining from Borussia Dortmund in January. He has scored 12 goals in 10 appearances for the club and will be looking to add to his tally in the final.
- Kevin De Bruyne: The Belgian midfielder is one of the best players in the world and will be key to City’s chances of winning the final. He has scored 15 goals and provided 12 assists in all competitions this season.
- Lautaro Martínez: The Argentine striker has been in good form for Inter this season. He has scored 22 goals in 39 appearances in all competitions.
- Marcelo Brozović: The Croatian midfielder is a key player for Inter. He is strong in the tackle and good at passing. He will be looking to keep City’s midfield quiet in the final.
