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Manchester City breezed through the group stage, finishing unbeaten at the top of Group G, five points clear of Borussia Dortmund.

They won all their games at Etihad Stadium, while beating Sevilla home and away en route to the knockout stages.

In the last 16 they beat German side RB Leipzig 8-1 on aggregate and saw off Bayern Munich in the quarter-finals.

The semi-final saw City face their toughest test so far as they played 14-time champions Real Madrid. The first leg in Spain finished 1-1 before City won 4-0 at home to reach the final.

Two defeats from their six group games saw Inter Milan finish second in Group C behind Bayern Munich but they finished ahead of Barcelona after beating them 1-0 at home and then drawing 3-3 in Spain.

They overcame Porto and Benfica in the knockout stages to set up a semi-final with city rivals AC Milan, who they beat 3-0 on aggregate.

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Speaking to BBC World Service, the Vice President of the Turkish Football Federation has assured there won’t be a repeat of the disorder which marred last year’s final in Paris.

Nuket Kucukel Ezberci says her country is "ready" to host a "safe and smooth" event, which "they are going to be proud of."

"This is Istanbul, and Istanbul is very much accustomed to hosting international events, not only in sports but in the political arena as well," she said.

"Nothing is going to happen. Everything is going to be safe and smooth, and we are going to be proud of it.

"Of course, after what had happened in Paris, all the reports that were issued into what happened have been a great guideline for us.

"We don’t want to repeat what happened in Paris. All our police and protocol departments have been working together with Uefa - so we are all ready."

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Inter Milan could be spearheaded by a 37-year-old who was cast off by Manchester City eight years ago.

Edin Dzeko's goals helped propel the Sky Blues to two Premier League titles, an FA Cup and an EFL Cup.

For Inter, the striker could cap off his star-studded career with a Champions League winners' medal having already scored the crucial opener in his side's semi-final win over bitterest rivals AC Milan.

If anyone can stop Pep Guardiola's all-conquering side, it might just be the "intelligent", "influential" forward out to seek revenge on his former club.

Read more here.

Simon Stone
BBC Sport in Istanbul

The Manchester City delegation have arrived.

I assume Sheikh Mansour and chairman Khaldoon al-Mubarak are coming separately but chief executive Ferran Soriano and club legend Mike Summerbee are here.

Manchester City owner Sheikh Mansour will attend tonight’s Champions League final in Istanbul.

It is only the second time he will have attended a City game since he led the takeover of the club in 2008.

Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer in Istanbul

Inter Milan's end at this sweeping Ataturk Srtadium is already very well populated and there is plenty of noise coming from those wearing the famous blue and black.

There also seem to be some preparations under way for the traditional Champions League opening ceremony - or should I say the traditional pre-match trip into the world of the surreal.

Still hours to go but some supporters have already taken their seats at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium.

Beating the queues I guess.

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Guillem Balague
Spanish football journalist on BBC Radio 5 Live

Pep Guardiola will tell you it's all down to the players. But he's very aware of his talent.

Inside football, people want Pep Guardiola to win the Champions League with Manchester City. It will confirm that he has changed football. It will finish many debates.

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City head into the final having lost just one of their past 26 games in all competitions.

They have also gone unbeaten in Europe this season, winning seven of 12 matches.

Pep Guardiola last won the competition in 2011 with Barcelona - he also guided them to a treble two years earlier.

City, with one game still to play, have scored 31 goals so far in the competition and conceded just five.

Asked about the secrets to his success, Guardiola said: "I had Lionel Messi in the past and Erling Haaland now."

Manchester City players look ahead to the match and what it would mean to lift the Champions League trophy.

Emlyn Begley
BBC Sport

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Could today's match join a list of great showpieces in the competition? The last three finals have all ended 1-0 so it is time for a classic...

BBC Sport has picked 10 of the most iconic finals to date - which has meant some classic games did not make the cut.

Read through them all and pick which one you think was best at the bottom. You've only got until 6pm! Head over here.

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Manchester City are looking to win the Champions League for the first time.

They will complete the Treble with victory at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul.

Pep Guardiola's side have already won the Premier League and FA Cup this season.

Manchester United are currently the only English men's side to have won the Treble - Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League - achieving the feat in 1998-99.

It is the second time in three years City have reached the Champions League final, losing to Chelsea in 2020-21.

Mike Minay
BBC Radio Manchester in Istanbul

I got to the fan park at 2pm local time.

There’s been a growing wave of Manchester City fans invading the fan park and it’s just been an incredible experience.

Fans, friendship, football. I’ve been in many stadiums, many great atmospheres and this just jumps to the top.

Every City fan is having the time of their life and there are so many Sky Blue smiles.

Everyone believes this is City’s time and whether it’s the sun or the beer, it’s hard not to get carried by their optimism.

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While we're looking ahead to the football, fans have spent the day basking in the sun and partying in the fan park.

Here we go!

Champions League final day at the Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul.

Manchester City are chasing the Treble and their first Champions League title. Inter Milan are after the trophy for the fourth time.

Kick-off is two and a half hours away so we've got plenty of time to build-up to what will hopefully be a cracking final.

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