It was the English attacking midfielder Eberechi Eze that offered the title to the Eagles following a goal in the very first minutes of the meeting.
On the Manchester City side, Erling Haaland was a kick -off. But the Norwegian remained silent and failed to guide his partners towards the trophy. The finals do not succeed at number 9 of the Skyblues.
Indeed, the former Borussia Dortmund did not find the net in the eight finals disputed since his arrival in Manchester City. A series that started during the Community Shield 2022 lost by the Citizens against Liverpool (1-3) and notably has the Champions League final won against Inter Milan (1-0), June 10, 2023.
In addition, if we are interested in his assessment of all clubs combined, Haaland has even registered only three goals in the twelve finals disputed since the start of his career. To find a goal in the final scored by the Norwegian, you have to go back to his double in the final of the German Cup won by Borussia Dortmund against RB Leipzig (4-1), in May 2021.
Another scenario to the CDM clubs?
Erling Haaland will be able to rectify the shot at the Club World Cup this summer in the United States. But for that, Pep Guardiola's men will have to raise their level of play to hope to reach the final of the tournament which promises to be thrilling with many twists and turns.
The English will face Juventus, Al-Ain and Wydad during the group phase. Business to follow …
