ManCity celebrates double thanks to derby victory: great emotions after ‘leg breaker’ tackle against Akanji

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After the final whistle, star coach Guardiola fought back tears. The 2-0 win in the FA Cup final means a lot. Making double clear in the city derby should be celebrated accordingly.

“I was not born a City fan. But I know what a final victory over Real Madrid would mean to me,” Pep, who was born in Catalonia, explains his emotions to the BBC. “We gave our fans a nice gift which they can enjoy together with their neighbours.”

Grealish worries about Gucci bag – fans about Akanji’s ankles

Enjoyment is the keyword for the rest of the evening – starting with the party in the catacombs. Jack Grealish, who can be a crook both on and off the field, takes fans into the locker room. And equipment man Brandon Ashton makes his grand entrance: in nothing but his underpants, he slides forward across the floor. The players celebrate, form targets with their legs, under which he slips several times – and bounces full in the city star’s Gucci bag. “Beware, Hell!” – for the swearing Grealish there are still limits, even in triumph.

But before the drunken wardrobe party, City had to suffer too. Take Manuel Akanji, for example, who is lucky enough to be unharmed when United’s Casemiro gets in the way – he hits his ankle with full force. Many fans and connoisseurs had requested a red card for this and there was even talk of a possible “leg breaker”. While there was outrage that Casemiro got away with it, there was relief that Akanji was unharmed.

Sir Elton John as Reception Committee

So the Swiss is fit and well when the team lands in Manchester later in the evening and meets Elton John at the airport. The pop icon loves multiple players. A serenade is then sung to him. “I hope you don’t mind me writing down how wonderful life is while you’re in the world,” the Citizens sing the hit “Your Song” straight to the tarmac.

Pep Guardiola, who recently attended a concert as a big fan, sings along loudly. And finally, Elton sends John a message that the city coach probably already told his players: “Next week one.”

Competition winner without winner’s medal

He is referring to the Champions League final against Inter Milan (Saturday 9 p.m.). With the first victory in the premier class, an already great season can be crowned. Ilkay Gündogan will therefore be a protagonist. The city captain has been in top form for weeks and has also shot his colors to victory at Wembley.

As a reward, he raises the trophy in the air, he does not wear a medal. According to the “Sun”, these ran out at the awards ceremony – and just for the “man of the game” it was no longer enough. One is sent to him. But it should be more important for him to be able to pick up the pot next week. (dti)

Source : Blick