2023 Champions League final

 The race for a place in this season's Champions League final intensifies as Real Madrid, Manchester City, AC Milan, and Inter Milan remain in contention. In the first-leg matches last week, Real Madrid and Manchester City played to a 1-1 draw, while Inter Milan secured a 2-0 victory over fierce rivals AC Milan.

With dreams of lifting the prestigious continental trophy on their minds, the teams gear up for the decisive second-leg matches. Real Madrid will face Manchester City, while AC Milan aims to overturn their deficit against Inter Milan.

As fans eagerly anticipate the final showdown, here is all you need to know about the 2023 Champions League final:

Date and Kick-off Time:

The 2023 Champions League final is scheduled for Saturday, June 10. The later date compared to last season's final is due to the change in the domestic football calendar caused by the World Cup held in Qatar last November and December. The match will kick off at 11 pm local time (WAT) for supporters at the stadium. for supporters at the stadium, and at 9 pm for viewers in Nigeria.

Venue:

The Ataturk Olympic Stadium in Istanbul, Turkey, has been chosen as the venue for the 2023 Champions League final. The stadium, opened in 2002, was initially constructed as part of Turkey's bid to host the 2008 Olympics, which was ultimately awarded to Beijing, China. It is the home ground of the Turkish national team and has previously hosted the unforgettable 2005 final between AC Milan and Liverpool, famously known as the "Miracle of Istanbul." Despite trailing 3-0 at halftime, Liverpool staged a remarkable comeback to win 3-2 on penalties after extra time. The Ataturk Olympic Stadium was originally set to host the 2020 final, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the match was moved to Estadio da Luz in Lisbon, Portugal. Similarly, in 2021, the final was relocated to Estadio do Dragao in Porto, Portugal.

Key Dates for the 2022-23 Champions League:

Semi-final first legs:

Tuesday, May 9: Real Madrid 1-1 Manchester City

Wednesday, May 10: AC Milan 0-2 Inter Milan

Semi-final second legs:

Tuesday, May 16: Inter Milan vs. AC Milan

Wednesday, May 17: Manchester City vs. Real Madrid

Final:

Saturday, June 10

The Champions League journey reaches its pinnacle as Real Madrid, Manchester City, AC Milan, and Inter Milan battle it out for a spot in the final. Football enthusiasts around the world eagerly anticipate the thrilling matches that will determine the two teams vying for European glory in Istanbul's Ataturk Olympic Stadium.