and here it is the last laugh in the season-long race for the trophy
millions of viewers from around the world are tuning in for the biggest final in club football
the champions league final a warm welcome from me derek ray joined here on the commentary box
as always by the former arsenal and west ham player stuart robson and with the atmosphere
building to fever pitch we're just minutes away from kickoff time it's manchester united
facing manchester city well derek it doesn't come any better than this does it this has the makings
of an absolute classic these are two brilliant teams and at the moment i can't separate them
and here's the lineup for manchester united david de gea between the posts rafael varan
plays alongside harry maguire in central defense paul pogba plays with fred in central midfield
and the front pair cristiano ronaldo starts together with marcus rashford
and a look at the starting 11 for manchester city edison is the goalkeeper joelle casello starts
with kyle walker as full backs kevin de bruyne plays alongside rodri in the center of midfield
and they line up with just the one striker looking to do a bit of damage
and they're underway now in the champions league final
we're about to find out which team is the best in europe
decent position this for united to find themselves
just knocking it around looking to carve out a chance fred lindelof now
moving the ball effectively looking for the right moments
well they couldn't keep that sequence going unfortunately you know when ronaldo was on the
pitch we tend to think he'll stamp as authority on the game stewart what in particular do you expect
to see from him this time around well he's such a natural finisher he has everything a good goal
scorer needs composure technique and awareness he will certainly need to be tightly marked today
and a goal for manchester united they've opened the scoring in the champions league final
well here's the replay and he shows great awareness to play this through ball
and his movement so clever once he gets onto it there's only one thought in his head
smash it as hard as possible what a good goal
so the action continues and city looking to offer a swift response to that setback
city pushing forward with options available
and it crossed the touchline so a throw in here
there's just a natural reader of the game fred
paul pogba
it might be a favorable situation this from manchester united
and the keeper there to catch it under no real pressure
joao cancelo
showing good patience but just like that possession changes hands
rodri and a long way out here well the keeper made the save pretty easily in the end
shaw
marcus rashford and a fine tackle
can they square the game just what they needed and the dream remains very much alive
well just look at his strength here he holds off the challenge he keeps
his balance and he finds the back of the net it's a wonderful goal
a piece on this game
maguire
lindelof
more than decent this from united
well closed down straight away
this could be dangerous if he's not careful united
looking to forge ahead let's see if the corner helps them
taking care of business defensively here and breaking at pace with menace
excellent vision and the alarm bells are ringing wonderful chance well he really wants his brace
well he looks so bright today his movement has been excellent
over it comes and the danger's still on
now they survived the attack
good looking ball there could be a chance now he's in position
well here it is again and it's all about the pace in transition they're so quick to get
out from the back and then the shot could not be hit any better struck with such benin great goal
having conceded manchester city no they've got to come up with a response
and they need to get tighter here
good players in
rodri
it's going to be united's free kick
and the first half is in the history books here at the bernabeu
into the second half then in this battle for champions league glory
rafael varan lindelof pogba has it bruno fernandez cristiano ronaldo and it's a quality pass
shaw but a crucial intervention inside the box
it's with gundam
gundogan
tremendous challenge
united might be able to cash in marcus rashford in position
well as the stats confirmed city have controlled
the ball but they've shown a real lack of invention today
one or two of their more talented players need to step up now to get them back into this game
he's going forward well here
grealish offside by a fraction
that is how to apply the pressure
might be a chance here
maybe
well here it is again and what a perfect cross into the box this is
just inviting someone to attack it but should the keeper be beaten at
his near post i don't think so he really needs to do better in those situations
so on with the action and 3-1 the score line at the moment
and the pass a good one
showing patience as well as persistence in the build-up and the counter looks on here
options available and that break looks so promising but nothing coming from it
after the foul a chance to contemplate what is next and perhaps a girl from this free-kick
and manchester city will go to their
oh bench be off the post and you don't want to lose possession there can they keep it out
a city corner as is and over it comes
and under pressure that was a fine claim
20 minutes remaining and he read it well
no managing to beat him crossing possibilities very good challenge
intercepting it intelligently well they've won possession back what can they do from here
adam juan bisaka
now
10 minutes left for play
and out of play it goes disappointing pass a change in the offing for city
silva and torres on the ball he's enjoying space
he has time to play us over oh good looking run and the challenge holds them in their tracks
and saved by the keeper
rashford
now the good tackle
sterling given away by [ __ ] well they know they need to stop him
given away by city
paul pogba so three minutes of stoppage time it'll be and the flag was up in good time it's offside
well he should have realized that was going to be offside that's a poor decision to play that pass
and manchester city will go to their bench
and the cross is very much on
and now the whistle they all wanted to hear manchester united have painted the champions
league red well just look at the emotions out there joy and relief on one side despair and
heartache on the other but we've got the right winners here they fully deserved it on the night
for these players well it's the night of their lives
and they're determined to enjoy every millisecond
well they have to make the most of this don't they it's a great feat what an achievement from them
well they don't need to be reminded about what comes next
it's the presentation of the coveted champions league trophy
well there's some tired players out there but what you can be sure of they'll find some
energy when they get their hands on the trophy they'll be going mad in the next few moments
the champions league winners manchester united
well this is what they wanted what a moment for these players they've worked so hard to
win this trophy they've been fantastic and you can feel the emotion it's natural to reflect
on this final but so much hard work has gone into the entire campaign memories memories
what would a celebration be without the chance to enjoy it with your own supporters
well these fans have certainly played their part haven't they they'll savor these moments
they've traveled far and wide to follow their team