Manchester City have been crowned the UEFA Champions League winners following a 1-0 victory over Inter in Istanbul. The victory marks a historic Treble for the club, with their European success adding to their Premier League and FA Cup triumphs this season.
Rodrigo’s goal secured the victory for the Premier League club. This remarkable achievement makes Manchester City only the tenth European side to achieve a Treble, joining the likes of Celtic, Ajax, PSV Eindhoven, Manchester United, Barcelona, Inter Milan, and Bayern Munich.
Manchester City’s triumph in the Champions League now paves the way for their participation in the upcoming 2023/24 season, where they will have the opportunity to compete in the European Super Cup and the FIFA Club World Cup for the first time. They also have the chance to make history by becoming the first English team to secure four consecutive league titles.
Manchester City’s dominance extends beyond their European conquest. They also claimed their fifth Premier League title in six seasons, surpassing Arsenal, and sealed their success with a victory over Manchester United in the FA Cup final, completing a domestic double.
The concept of the “treble” varies across different countries and competitions. In England, it entails winning the top Premier League, the FA Cup, and the Champions League. However, in the context of the continental treble, only the Champions League holds significance, excluding other competitions like the Europa League and the Europa Conference League.
Celtic are the first team of winning treble in 1967. Barcelona and Bayern Munich have both accomplished this feat twice, while Manchester City’s victory now adds their name to the list.
Pep Guardiola has accumulated an impressive total of 14 major trophies during his tenure at the club since joining in 2016. This remarkable collection comprises five Premier League titles, two FA Cups, four League Cups, one Champions League, and two Community Shields. It is worth noting that Guardiola has now become the first manager to achieve two European Trebles, having previously accomplished this feat with Barcelona in 2009.