I remember saying Xavi's system against inter wasn't the problem but he just didn't have or used the right players. It was in that game I actually realized Xavi is and can be a great caoch.
@ryszardsikora6894 Жыл бұрын
Inter didn't lose tactically though, they were the better team, they just didn't convert their chances as well as City
@broman1429 Жыл бұрын
@@ryszardsikora6894 yeah they did only that city's passing was sloppy
@nakdickson Жыл бұрын
@@ryszardsikora6894 my point wasn't that Pep outclassed inter tactically, but to point out that Xavi understands the game and knows how to play it tactically(exploit the opponent) not just beautifully. If I'm honest, I was not convinced when he was selected as Barça coach. But it was in that game I realized he understands the game.
@prosperdaveanthonyrandolph8234 Жыл бұрын
@@ryszardsikora6894 City has three clear chances to shut the game before Inter dominance.they just werent decisive enough
@taaaaaaaazzzzzz Жыл бұрын
@@ryszardsikora6894inter wasnt able to create anything in the first half at all, City gave the Ball away a few times and was sloppy probably because the pressure was too much and because of the enormously long Season they all had. Then they held on to their slim lead and Inter crossed into the Box a few times but ederson was really good and lukaku really poor. No one of those Teams was really better in my opinion.
@lobachevscki Жыл бұрын
Thanks for giving Inzaghi his due. He has had a rough season but it wasnt his fault, he hasnt been backed up enough. He is very underrated.
@chidinmaokwuosa1030 Жыл бұрын
Rough? He won 2 trophies this season. He is GOAT
@Herbalattraction3000 Жыл бұрын
He could bring back Inter to their former Prime. I really like Inter and was sad to see them lose. We City fans knows the feeling and in our eyes you're winners 💙
@lobachevscki Жыл бұрын
@@chidinmaokwuosa1030 2 trophies are good but not good enough if they don't include the Scudetto for competitive and economic purposes, and don't get me wrong, as an Inter tifoso I'm with your sentiment but from a higher up perspective is not enough, the season was rough for him specially the first half of the Scudetto race. He did great with what he had but he wasn't backed up as he should have. He will be renewed shortly so hopefully he can make it happen.
@StoutProper Жыл бұрын
Massively understand. Inter were the best team city have faced all season
@caracasmihai01 Жыл бұрын
@@Herbalattraction3000 That's something that I really love about Man City and Inter and their fans. There's no toxicity between them. Just respect. Fantastic.
@ryszardsikora6894 Жыл бұрын
City deserved the treble, but in this very game they were very lucky, they didn't take enough risks and if Inter used their chances better that could've spelled disaster for City
@Alphoric Жыл бұрын
It’s so much harder to take risks in a final like city were always going to be more passive and even had half the shots that inter did.
@koseisan Жыл бұрын
We weren't lucky at all. We had 12 players and Inter only had 10.
@Wasaby50312 Жыл бұрын
@@koseisanlakaka best defender ong
@uchihasasuke9787 Жыл бұрын
To win champions league you need luck and not to play well. Man city realised this...
@pozsoz Жыл бұрын
For me this was a perfect closure to the past 12 years where Pep has been criticized for not winning the Champions League. His 3-2-4-1 was being nulified by Inter's tactics (which to some extent reminded me a lot of 2010 Inter, but without the offensive cunningness)...and then that 3-4-3 with the diamond in the center was like a flashback to his days with Cruyff where he played as a pivot and was exactly what City needed in this specific match, it was kind of epic because its probably one of the most risky formations you can play especially in a UCL final, but they went for it. I like that at the end of the match he was very humble and admitted they did things well but also were lucky to have won. I also like that 12 years have passed since he last won it and football has become very different, from scouting using data science, to tactical evolution where practically every team plays positional play, so it's like Pep having to play against his own influence, for me he is the best manager ever.
@footballhipstertv Жыл бұрын
The greatest managers aren't afraid to take inspiration from others they admire, and many times this season I've noticed Pep employing either Xavi or De Zerbi's tactics. Game recognize game
@ryanpeplinski3 Жыл бұрын
It's 5am in the morning and I have a test at 9am. Purist Football uploads a video.... I have to watch it
@sp4cem4n70 Жыл бұрын
Hope you don't fail tho. Good luck G.
@jellalleonard1089 Жыл бұрын
Still got 3 hours for the test😅
@ominoserzuschauer6286 Жыл бұрын
You got this 💪
@SP-yp3sw Жыл бұрын
dont worry i got 2 exams everyday from tuesday-friday
@angelescumatei6401 Жыл бұрын
man get ready for the test😂😂😂
@sobankhalid8307 Жыл бұрын
the turning point of the game was foden's introduction in the midfield, he was so compact with bastoni all the team that stones and rodri started getting more free space in the middle. and it was his movement initially that began the rodri goal's execution. H e was absolutely flawless bar that shot he took
@davidharper7591 Жыл бұрын
💯
@ShekharKumar-jh3uc Жыл бұрын
Reminds me of a video I watched on Magnus Carlsen taking advantage of a single mistake made by his opponent after a whole match of brilliance
@kelvinsantos9527 Жыл бұрын
Manchester city needed to take more risks like you said that’s why it seemed like inter dominated because city seemed nervous and mostly played the safe option, doesn’t take away from inters performance it just shows that city could’ve been more ruthless with the overload in front of the inter defense which is also how foden got those chances that he missed
@rubikkocka4673 Жыл бұрын
Great stuff, hope there’s a part 2 on Inter.
@Alphoric Жыл бұрын
City didn’t play that well and that’s quite normal for finals. Like kdb said it was 50/50 it was never going to be an easy game for them. Like ederson misses one of those crucial saves and then it’s extra time. Or if Rodri hit any of the defenders on his shot. Finals are always won with a bit of luck. The players said they played badly even Rodri said he played shit.
@devonwilliams9576 Жыл бұрын
Exactly. You dont _play_ a final, you win it or lose it, and City won it, despite this being one of their worst performances all season.
@DrakeDHDerr Жыл бұрын
@@devonwilliams9576 I believe there was so much pressure on our team which made city nervous. Other than that, inter deserved better
@innerpeace_memo500 Жыл бұрын
It is really unfortunate for Barca to be on the same Ucl group with Bayern and the runner up Inter.
@Kingslayer1572 Жыл бұрын
They're not in the same group as Bayern.
@nightking8490 Жыл бұрын
@@Kingslayer1572previous season he is talking about.
@phoenix11970 Жыл бұрын
Inter lost because their strikers failed to convert any chances to goals. Simple as that. It's like last year's semi where the better team, Man City, lost vs Real. Only this time that'd be Inter.
@taaaaaaaazzzzzz Жыл бұрын
I agree, but City losing to real was way more surreal with conceding 3 goals than this one with ederson making 2 Great saves and lukaku missing 1/2 chances.
@plebbers8799 Жыл бұрын
With the season city had, they were simply tired, facing the better teams all season so they deserved this over inter
@jimreevezhaiveio8293 Жыл бұрын
Inter played better than expected but that doesn’t mean that inter were the better side. Phil phoden and Haland missed 1on 1 with the keeper.
@TylerSolvestri Жыл бұрын
Foden could’ve ended before those chances you mentioned even happened 😂
@TicomiAki Жыл бұрын
@@TylerSolvestricry
@cosmosokpighe4962 Жыл бұрын
Pep's tactics was Spot on. City players weren't just able to execute it. They were nervous and it is a system they haven't used much, so they felt strange. This is why I will say, Pep's Bayern and maybe Pep's Barca were had better personals as they were tactically flexible much more than this City side. But in the end thank God it happened like this. I see Pep using this system more often next season.
@mitijr2031 Жыл бұрын
Peps football mind is miles ahead. That Catalan influence is just incredible. If I had a son who played football I want him to be trained in Catalonia.
@user-en3uh1jm9u Жыл бұрын
Bro make a video about how Barcelona should show next season which players should be signed
@JimohMubaraq Жыл бұрын
Yeah pls😊
@davidharper7591 Жыл бұрын
The introduction of foden, was turning point, as he was the one running at them through the middle, when beforehand city playing side to side and inter covered wide areas really well and created overloads ball side, to force them back, only spare option was a switch of play, but city had luck on there side also as inter missed some great chances
@francocentrone197 Жыл бұрын
You really are the best analyst out there, keep it up! Looking forward to next season!
@thepurist_ Жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@tomshoe9607 Жыл бұрын
I've seen alot of videos question Guardiola's change to tactic into the diamond shape for the final game, but you seem to think it was one of their key to success. Nice to have a different perspective and great analysis. You've earned my sub
@anonymous5k434 Жыл бұрын
you are the best football channel in the world. Always speak honestly by keeping in view technical details and give your opinion with honesty and support teams neutrally because in this football world people support and criticise teams blindly without keeping in view other details
@fotbo101 Жыл бұрын
Am i the only one who thinks that city had tactical superiority in that match but the players were mentally shaking (zero risk passes) ??! Also inter milan's press scheme was not effective and in every minute of play there was a free city player in the middle?
@lobachevscki Жыл бұрын
Yes, you are the only one. City was completely dominated by Inzaghi's scheme. Inter ended the first half with more shots, shots on target, corners, interceptions and possession in City's field. The reason you didn't see risky passes is not because they were 'shaken', is because Inter's pressing and thats also why it looks someone is free: pressing requires multiple parties over a player to cut pass avenues but that means naturally leaving one behind, the thing is that player will never receive a pass because of the pressing. You were watching another game. I do agree that City's players were nervous specially the first 25 minutes but that wasnt the only thing.
@a-manthegeneral Жыл бұрын
Yeah, and Ederson’s mistakes in the beginning only made things worse. If John Stones didn’t start dribbling through Inter’s defense to relieve the pressure and calm the nerves, Inter might’ve won.
@net_lag Жыл бұрын
I agree with the first part of the main comment. It may be the tactical pressure, but the city players sure seemed lost
@user-ir8er1bh4q Жыл бұрын
I would say no team was superior. The tactical change with the diamond came after the first half.
@user-ir8er1bh4q Жыл бұрын
I would say no team was superior. The tactical change with the diamond came after the first half.
@bythecliff Жыл бұрын
I don't think Inter "dominated" City as many people are saying. Their pressing was impressive but City has more than enough quality to play through such systems. The thing that held City back was that they got really nervous and it was clearly visible in their passes. Inter's relentless pressing only exacerbated this to some extent.
@lobachevscki Жыл бұрын
It was the other way around: the nerves exacerbated the pressing from Inter. City was completely dominated to the point the only difference was, indeed, the squad itself. City has better squad to take advantage of mistakes which is what happened and it is also part of football. If a team comes down to its individualities to win, although valid, it is a clear evidence they were dominated. The dominated doesnt need quotes, even Guardiola said it himself.
@lobachevscki Жыл бұрын
Btw, look at the xG City 0.97 Inter 2.05. Inter was completely dominant but they couldn't put the ball in the net and that is what makes you win games.
@nqlhai Жыл бұрын
@@lobachevscki Inter's XG indicated that Inter had more chances of converting to goals than MC. Domination may create chances. However, getting more chances is not synonymous with "complete" domination. And what if Jack scored at 77'?
@lobachevscki Жыл бұрын
@@nqlhai Or Haaland at the beginning of the game? It doesnt matter, assuming the xG and the rest of the stats i quoted somehow stated the same the fact remains City was completely dominated even if the game ended 3 - 0 on their favor. Deceiving scores do happen often in football, from disastrous referring to teams sitting in the back for counters, nothing new about it. City had a superior squad to take the chances on any crack Inter could open, which again, is what happened. Nothing wrong with that, that's football, they spent money for a reason (legally or not, that's to be determined). Also, in a one way match luck is a factor and teams and managers know it, this time finally luck was on City's side. Nothing wrong with that either.
@saurabhdewangan4974 Жыл бұрын
@@lobachevscki City was not dominated, only after they scored a goal, they let Inted dominate cause that happens in finals. Before that ,even though Inter pressed, they didn't really create any chances. City deserved the win
@justinmcnab5585 Жыл бұрын
Interesting that Xavi had already though about this setup… I believe he will be a great coach!
@salwaabusaad9819 Жыл бұрын
I agree with everything you said Bravo inter and inzaghi for A well fought match
@alexanderomucheyi1857 Жыл бұрын
I think all the teams filled the centre of the pitch and the ball was not moving. Only the wingbacks Di Marco and Dumfries had a chance to run and City had no width since they didn't have fullbacks. only when Akanji moved from his comfort zone that City scored.
@deewight3991 Жыл бұрын
Pep didn't want to loose the game early thats why he played Akanji, Kyle Walker would have given him added attack from the back bur that wasn't in the Tactics. Guardiola went for a straight up strong Centervback who would stay where he was supposed although he made a mistake which almost cost them. Guardiola matched Inzaghi tactically.
@alexanderomucheyi1857 Жыл бұрын
@@deewight3991 City's system for the second half of this season overworks Bernado and Grealish. Fatigue may cause most of their games next season to end 0-0 unless Pep has wingbacks on the bench.
@gundonematshema Жыл бұрын
Best football channel
@LlamaWorm2k11 Жыл бұрын
I can't yet agree that it's truly 'deserved' until we have a clear answer regarding all of all the financial questions off the pitch but on the pitch they deserve to win everything, they are by far the best team in the world.
@StoutProper Жыл бұрын
If I accuse your wife of cheating do you assume the food she cooks you is tainted?
@mitijr2031 Жыл бұрын
PSG have money too. Where is their CL?
@UNKNOWN-my5bf Жыл бұрын
I love your videos bro ❤️keep going 👏❤️❤️
@sam_7080 Жыл бұрын
beautiful piece as always.
@renanolivier316 Жыл бұрын
i gotta say that inter losing crucial chances of goal and ederson great performance was also key, i think that inter lacked a great open winger to play the counter too, lautaro and lukaku lacked a whole lot
@grry02 Жыл бұрын
What a beautiful analysis!
@totalfootball7879 Жыл бұрын
Was eagerly waiting for your upload🔥
@2coinaphrase121 Жыл бұрын
Excellent analysis 👏
@hamzaahmed5694 Жыл бұрын
Amazing stuff mate
@yingliao4609 Жыл бұрын
Inter got quite a few chances. I am interested to see how you analyze inter’s possession tactics
@zamokuhlemafu6427 Жыл бұрын
How Stones played in that match was interesting to see
@_orodrigofernandes Жыл бұрын
Awesome content!
@beertjeboshout4851 Жыл бұрын
Can you analyze the Dutch - Croatia game? Playing Van Dijk playing as striker and Frenkie as centre-back was an interesting effort at the end
@matthewbaxter8558 Жыл бұрын
Both teams had chances. Inters were better, but as you said City played the best football throughout the competition. Good analysis. City need to repace a few players. Kovacic, is already in the bag. He's strong, dynamic and goof on the ball. He should fit in well to Peps system.
@George.Christodoulou Жыл бұрын
Awesome video man!!
@Fhdjrjf Жыл бұрын
Great videos man, you can really learn a lot.I was wondering what your football experience was like?
@Givemeanamebruh Жыл бұрын
I'm so happy man.
@mitijr2031 Жыл бұрын
Love the channel! Especially when you discuss Pep. Do you mind sharing what software you use for the tactical graphics?
@derrickgrey6680 Жыл бұрын
Hope next season they draw inter vs City on group stages it would be amazing
@knicknack7656 Жыл бұрын
Really good
@Xilefeltorrero Жыл бұрын
great analysis
@DrDiabolical000 Жыл бұрын
I don't know man.. in this match I would say Inter was dominating. I will give Pep credit for his resilience in this match. Edit: okay I commented that before watching the video. Brilliant analysis. I think you covered all the points.
@saurabhdewangan4974 Жыл бұрын
Inter only dominated after City scored, and they let them do it, before that they were just pressing, not creating anything
@hungotuan4431 Жыл бұрын
Inter really tried...
@sebastianobrussato7745 Жыл бұрын
And did really well
@TheBen1tez Жыл бұрын
Inzaghi matched him tactically, I felt like pep wanted inzaghi to take the bait down the middle and made it difficult out on the wing. But doing that would make it easier for city to recover and get quick ball movement they way they like. So inzaghi chose a difficult path but allowed them to insure his team to return to a low block in a 532 a lot quicker , which almost paid out. Seemed like 1-1 draw would had been fair to how both coaches canceled each other out. Pep teams chose to attack in a 3-1(single pivot)4-2 {or 3-5-2 you could say} which would enable him to try to break that back 5-3 2 block and but also if things got out of hand they could mold into a 442 which canceled inter. Tactically it was a great match both coaches went at it great on the board.
@Tankpacqikcao Жыл бұрын
This is how a final should be played. Inter played well. Manchester united need to take notes.
@bagtea Жыл бұрын
i would love to see your thoughts on Spurs' new manager's tactics
@icyveins21 Жыл бұрын
Mate PLEASE do Unai Emery at Villa.
@issoeerrado8917 Жыл бұрын
Obviously, the pressure wasn't too high for all Inter players when City scored, but Dzeko was doing his job by defending the entry of the area where Rodri scored. Lukaku entered to replace Dzeko but he wasn't going back to defend, I don't know if it was an Inzaghi's instruction, but it's hard to understand why would he ask this kind of behavior from an newcoming player on the field.
@ASN_9320 Жыл бұрын
brilliant.
@Telssa1 Жыл бұрын
Leaving Walker out, just to be able to say he'd played 4CBs, wasn't genius, it was stupidity, and nearly cost us. Thank god somebody (Ake) was injured for the Bayern and Real games.
@julionavas5626 Жыл бұрын
Just brilliant. But it has to be consider that with this system, an error of the City try8ng to start from the back was easier to exploit by Inter, as the error of Akangi when Ederson saved from Lautaro lack of deefinition and another error on pass from Ederson.
@masyantochannel2394 Жыл бұрын
Can you analyse rc lens ? Thankyou
@jbart4183 Жыл бұрын
It was the genuis of Lukaka Maguire that won the Treble 😂 my man never slips whenever big games are on the line
@geoffreykeenan5914 Жыл бұрын
I thought Lukaka changed the tone of the game ... in Inter's favor.
@mariadanielalavia8877 Жыл бұрын
@@geoffreykeenan5914 he's better at dribbling and actually doing something with the ball (he's just cursed) unlike Martinez (Martinez was also like really nervous and wasted chances trying to be the hero and taking impossible shots which also happened in the world cup),
@al7abab Жыл бұрын
Speaking about the final, Man City Werbekunst Lucky. If inter used his chances, they would win this but unfortunately they didn’t
@tsdvaks Жыл бұрын
City are matching the labors of Hercules
@davidefruci7144 Жыл бұрын
Amazing video, I’m speaking as inter fan..but you can also make a video on how Man City almost lost the champions league😅
@treehugger3615 Жыл бұрын
Spare me the platitudes. It's easy to draw arrows and dotted lines after the fact, but if Inter had scored those two headers you wouldn't say the same even though it was the same game.
@russdavies2268 Жыл бұрын
Genuys and he has revolutionised football in England. MCFC OK
@oLogicalYT Жыл бұрын
Happy for city treble but just imagine if Inter won
@YungG1 Жыл бұрын
I just hope Xavi is learning because he has a long way to go, this guy was done 1v1 vs Inter and I remember Pep said in an interview before the UCL match that you don’t do 1v1s against them else they will punish you and it’s true. Heard Pep won’t sign a new contract at City and I think it’s time he comes back to Barca because since he left we haven’t had success like we used to.
@nimrodvictor3460 Жыл бұрын
Real madrid vs city video
@andrew_j_weber Жыл бұрын
Am I crazy or is this Seb Stafford-Bloor?
@_diji_ Жыл бұрын
🎉🎉4:30 am
@musakhumalo421 Жыл бұрын
make a video, detail analysis of Poch and what to expect from chelsea
@videitos09 Жыл бұрын
Yeah yeah the system the line ups etc. etc. I just have 1 word to say: L A K A K A !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@j2shoes288 Жыл бұрын
Has grealish scored yet for City?
@edbarcelona6193 Жыл бұрын
Video should’ve been longer!!!
@edbarcelona6193 Жыл бұрын
Its a final for fs still liked the vid!
@shmooveyea Жыл бұрын
Only football can make a thumnail saying "Genius" for a 1-0 game
@rattex9876 Жыл бұрын
We are man city and we on the bus again
@clintondomingo932 Жыл бұрын
Dumfries n Lukaku I feel had cost Inter
@JoeScottish Жыл бұрын
City have been the best team in the world for 4 years....... winning that first Champions League has been a nervy affair, Inter made it hard, just like some teams did in the Premier League, but City ultimately broke them down........
@Tbeumo Жыл бұрын
I feel like conventional 433 with overlapping fullbacks and a DM dropping in-between CBs would've been a simpler and more effective way of exploiting Inter's 532. If they had attacking FBs like Davies or Theo (or even Cancelo), it would've been much easier to carry the ball from the back line. City don't need that kind of overlapping FBs for 90% of the games they play, but occasionally there will always be games like this. Pep is an extraordinarily creative manager but I don't think he has fond a solution to this chronic dilemma yet.
@godisangobakeng8563 Жыл бұрын
Barca and Citizens have the same playing style
@MrBongobongbongo Жыл бұрын
British people online think waking up in morning is "brilliant" . Rub some beans n toast on it mate.
@sebastian-FX357Z1 Жыл бұрын
Inter will not the reach ucl final again next year as key inter players will definitely leave inter for better pays abroad. Italian clubs r no longer rich compare 2 other clubs on the european continent.
@jameswilliamsgb Жыл бұрын
I thought that Inter players physically holding onto City player should have been punished more severely by the Ref
@nightking8490 Жыл бұрын
Haha good. Barca lost to UCL finalist and quarter finalist both of whom were defeated by UCL champs. UCL exit does not hurt that much anymore. 😅😅😅
@luzzyrogue Жыл бұрын
Mate don't go too far. They won by luck. That's all you had to say. The rest is lines and snap images.
@oronsayepaul6709 Жыл бұрын
city were very lucky
@rayrecordings Жыл бұрын
Well I would call it “ how man city almost didn’t win the CL”.. disappointing first half, fortunately much better after the break. And lots of luck.
@thisricardopalma Жыл бұрын
Lucky. That how he won.
@derrickgrey6680 Жыл бұрын
Not lucky you can't win by defending formation like Atletico Madrid 😂
@Bangobhango Жыл бұрын
Bro be a little bit slow and try to be more clear in case of pronounciation... It will help your viewers
@thatothamae1394 Жыл бұрын
TLDR Lukaku
@Sugarist0 Жыл бұрын
Nah it was rigged bc inter played 10v12
@iraklilipartia7267 Жыл бұрын
There is nothing for any analysis, pep won the league by helping lukaku 😂😂😂😂😂👍
@andresilva5547 Жыл бұрын
What I got from this match is how stubborn Guardiola is with his so-called philosophy. It’s remarkable how many chances Inter got to score following Rodri’s goal. It reminds me of Ajax when The completely bottled a very comfortable lead against Spurs. City were insanely lucky when they should comfortably controlled the game after.
@nikolasao Жыл бұрын
In reality city were very lucky, scrappy goal and Lukaku defending for city
@DevisCelaOfficial Жыл бұрын
Tactics? Inter destroyed all his tactics. He was just lucky that’s all
@rodrigo1720 Жыл бұрын
luck
@mosesb2054 Жыл бұрын
They were lucky lets be honest
@jklaw20 Жыл бұрын
Nah
@thearmy9326 Жыл бұрын
Nah
@dariasA88 Жыл бұрын
They were
@mosesb2054 Жыл бұрын
@@dariasA88 weren't they just
@dariasA88 Жыл бұрын
Inzaghi out played guardiola. If there was a true genius on the final was him. Competing against an all-powerful oil state club with limited resources like Inter has it's impressive.
@derrickgrey6680 Жыл бұрын
Hope next season they draw inter and city on first group stages,it would be amazing
@dariasA88 Жыл бұрын
@@derrickgrey6680 well i hope football all over europe becomes more equal in terms of spending power. It doesn't make sense to me having teams with astronomical budgets against others forced to sell their assets just to get a break from Uefa