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Man City vs Inter Milan: Check out LiveScore's combined XI
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Mitchell Fretton
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Kevin De Bruyne is looking to deliver the Champions League to Manchester City
Kevin De Bruyne is looking to deliver the Champions League to Manchester City

The top prize in European football is up for grabs on Saturday as Manchester City and Inter Milan meet in the Champions League final.

Pep Guardiola's Premier League champions are looking to complete a historic Treble after winning the FA Cup, while Inter are vying to be crowned kings of the continent for the fourth time.

Ahead of the showdown in Istanbul, we pick a combined XI — set up in a narrow 4-3-1-2 formation — from the two finalists.

Goalkeeper: Andre Onana (Inter Milan)

Ederson is a world-class shot-stopper but Andre Onana's contributions in the Champions League this season earn him a place over the Brazilian. 

The 34-cap Cameroon international kept clean sheets in both legs of Inter's semi-final against rivals AC Milan and the Coppa Italia winner has only conceded three times overall in the knockout stages.

Right-back: Kyle Walker (Manchester City)

Since Guardiola questioned Kyle Walker's ability to play in his system, the England defender has risen to new heights.

City's right-back dealt expertly with Real Madrid winger Vinicius Junior in the previous round but is an injury doubt for the trip to Turkey.

Centre-back: John Stones (Manchester City)

John Stones has been a colossus for Manchester City this season
John Stones has been a colossus for Manchester City this season

John Stones is fresh from winning his fifth Premier League title and would walk into almost any team in Europe. 

Four of the five league games City lost this term happened when the 29-year-old was not on the pitch.

Centre-back: Ruben Dias (Manchester City)

Joining Stones in the backline is Portuguese powerhouse Ruben Dias.

The 26-year-old has been a consistent force and is a huge threat in the air. His willingness to put his body on the line in any situation earns him a place ahead of Alessandro Bastoni.

Left-back: Federico Dimarco (Inter Milan)

Nathan Ake's absence at left-back may appear harsh but Federico Dimarco's pace and ability to fly up and down the flank gives him the edge over the Dutchman.

Only Kevin De Bruyne has provided more than Dimarco's five assists in this season's Champions League.

Central midfield: Rodri (Manchester City)

City star Rodri, 26, is an expert at retaining the ball and his range of passing is reflected by seven assists in all competitions this term.

He is one of Guardiola's most trusted midfield generals and will have a key part to play on Saturday, having been benched for the 2021 final defeat to Chelsea.

Central midfield: Nicolo Barella (Inter Milan)

Nicolo Barella has been fantastic for Inter Milan in the Champions League
Nicolo Barella has been fantastic for Inter Milan in the Champions League

Nicolo Barella's role in the Champions League final will be crucial if the Nerazzurri are to pull off a shock result and overcome City.

The Euro 2020 winner has scored nine times and tallied 10 assists in all competitions this season — his best-ever return.

Central midfield: Ilkay Gundogan (Manchester City)

City captain Ilkay Gundogan scored the winner in the FA Cup final and could lead his side to the Treble in what may be the final game he plays for the Citizens.

His leadership and calmness under pressure make him an easy pick for our combined XI.

Attacking midfield: Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City)

De Bruyne is still pulling the strings ahead of his 32nd birthday this month.

The Belgian playmaker has 41 goal contributions in total this season and will be a huge threat in the final.

Striker: Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan)

Lautaro Martinez could win the World Cup and Champions League within a few months of each other if he can perform at his best on Saturday.

The 48-cap international equalled the 21 goals he scored in Serie A last term and is enjoying one of his most prolific seasons with Inter.

Striker: Erling Haaland (Manchester City)

On course to win the Champions League Golden Boot, Erling Haaland will be keen to round off an almost perfect campaign with victory on the grandest stage.

The Norwegian's inclusion here does not need much of an explanation but his 52 goals in all competitions goes some way to explain his magnificence.

Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne make our combined XI
Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne make our combined XI

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Champions LeagueManchester CityInterAndre OnanaFederico DimarcoRuben DiasJohn StonesKyle WalkerIlkay GuendoganNicolo BarellaRodriKevin de BruyneLautaro MartinezErling Braut Haaland
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