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The Champions League does not happen in a vacuum, and their results in Germany contributed to an outstanding run of 25 games unbeaten in all competitions that set them up for the Treble. It was this upturn in form that convinced Guardiola his players were ready to make history and led to him finally letting his guard down and admitting what he had previously refused. And they can feel real satisfaction at much of their performance in Madrid, from the domination of the early stages to how they managed the closing phase, although it needed a fine Ederson save to divert away substitute Aurelien Tchouameni's powerful late effort. Finally, the Blues had done what they had not done against Monaco, or Liverpool, or Spurs, or Lyon, or Chelsea, or Real Madrid. They listened to their manager's instructions to keep their heads and found the moment of quality with a goal that has been a trademark of the manager's seven years at the club. The ability to suffer in matches was perhaps the most important evolution in this City team, removing the panic that had previously existed when things didn't go their way. For all that it added another layer to the side though, Guardiola still spent most hours of most days ensuring his team didn't have to go through it.
City will have home advantage and are on a 21-match unbeaten run as they aim to replicate Manchester United's 1999 Treble season when their city rivals won the Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup. This football gnome would make a great gift and could just as easily be used indoors on a desk as outdoors on the patio. Surely it is the very best leeds united gnome you could buy for a fan! As the tram heads off from here, keep your eyes peeled for the first glimpse of the huge domes of the intu Trafford Centre. From here trams run through Pomona, before continuing onto the new tram line and the six new stops. The new stops and what to see Wharfside It is just not quite as simple as that when the obstacle is a battle-hardened and streetwise Real Madrid marshalled by the tournament's greatest coach, the four-time winner Ancelotti.
The new stops and what to see
From Manchester Cathedral and Central Library to Gorton Monastery and the Victoria Baths, we have iconic buildings to fill many a visitors' guide. But what about the unofficial and unique landmarks? The new Village tram stop pulls up just outside another fine architectural gem – the 120-year-old Trafford Park Hotel. It was the besting of Bayern that convinced everyone at the club that they could really win the Champions League, showing the progress made from previous months when the team was flapping about struggling to find consistency in their level. It had only been one round ago where Guardiola had marched onto the pitch at full-time in Germany to tell his players to hold their heads up high after a 1-1 draw in Leipzig where they had been second-best for large parts. Architectural gems, a glimpse of Coronation Street and even an island filled with gnomes – just some of the highlights along the newly opened Metrolink route to the intu Trafford Centre. Guardiola was asked after the match if they had replaced Real as the benchmark in Europe and joked that they were only 13 Champions League triumphs behind. Now they have finally won one though, every club on the continent will be on alert; the boys in Blue are coming after them.
You can tell from the bushy white beard and traditional cap that it’s a gnome but every other item of clothing is non traditional for a gnome but perfect for a footballer. People expect we are going to win 5-0, that's not a reality," the manager said afterwards. "It is past the group stage in a very competitive competition and many important teams around." To celebrate these oddities, the M.E.N. has compiled a list of a number of 'unofficial' landmarks found across Greater Manchester. Not all of them make tourist guides, but we've definitely come to know and love them If you don’t fancy a funny gnome, or maybe a rude or zombie one, maybe football garden gnomes are more to your liking? They will now feel a measure of confidence about reaching their second Champions League final and securing their first win against either AC Milan or Inter Milan.That felt like a pressure release valve, going into an enormous semi-final. And while Real Madrid put City through the wringer the following night to show why they are the kings of Europe - delighting Spanish media who had been weirdly irritated by a newspaper column by Wayne Rooney saying City would not just beat Real but destroy them - the Blues did not lose their heads as they had done in the same stadium 12 months earlier and De Bruyne stepped up where it mattered to leave things level for the second leg. That night at the Etihad was a reminder of the extraordinary talent that City have acquired this season, with Guardiola in disbelief as the ball fell to Erling Haaland again, and again, and again, and again, and again. Five times the Norwegian was in the right place at the right time to turn a potentially difficult evening into another record-breaking celebration, and he spent a third of the match on the bench.
Mere seconds down the line and you are at the final destination on the line – the intu Trafford Centre official stop. And to celebrate what has been a record-breaking campaign to remember, the Manchester Evening News has produced a stunning souvenir edition, charting the Blues' path to history.Now we’re right at the heart of Trafford Park, where some of the region’s biggest factories and employers are based. This stop is also where you’ll find a handy park and ride facility for those driving to use the tram. Many people are both and there has been a recent popularity explosion in the football themed garden gnome, and sports garden gnomes in general. Stop here for: Barton Square (new Primark, SeaLife Centre, Legoland) and EventCity conference centre. Also the walkway here gets you in to the John Lewis/ Marks and Spencer end of the intu Trafford Centre. intu Trafford Centre
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