Manchester City clinch Champions League title to complete historic treble

City midfielder Rodri rifled home in the 68th minute as the Premier League winner wore down the Italians in an intense final at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium.

City had gone into the match as strong favourites but Inter proved more than a match, setting out with a determination to soak up pressure.

The contest was a tight one, with City suffering a serious blow in pursuit of the prize that has eluded them for so long when they lost Kevin De Bruyne to injury in the first half.

The prolific Erling Haaland was also kept quiet by a stubborn Inter side, but Rodri eventually made the breakthrough with a firm strike after a Bernardo Silva pass was deflected into his path in the 68th minute.

City survived a late scare when a Lukaku header hit Ederson's legs, but the ball was put behind by Ruben Dias before the final whistle was greeted by jubilant celebrations.

It capped a momentous season for City, who also won the FA Cup as well as a fifth Premier League title in six years.

Their success means they join rivals Manchester United as the only English sides to have won all three of those trophies in the same season.

It also meant mission accomplished for owner Sheikh Mansour, who was present in Istanbul at only his second match since purchasing the club back in 2008 and subsequently propelling them to the game's top table.

Manager Pep Guardiola could also celebrate Champions League success again 12 years after the second of his two wins as Barcelona boss.