MANCHESTER (UNITED KINGDOM) – Pep Guardiola said his “special” Manchester City stars had proved a point after their 4-0 rout of Real Madrid booked a Champions League final showdown with Inter Milan.
Bernardo Silva scored City’s first two goals at the Etihad Stadium before Manuel Akanji and Julian Alvarez netted to cap a swaggering display in the semi-final second leg.
It was a cathartic victory for Guardiola’s men after they were beaten by Real in last season’s semi-finals.
On that occasion, City conceded two late goals before losing in extra-time, leading to claims Guardiola’s players lacked character.
The City boss believes this ruthless demolition of holders Real should…
