With goals from Julián Álvarez and Lionel Messi, who scored for the first time in this edition of the Copa América, La Scaloneta won with total authority and secured a place in the final.
"I am grateful for the career I had and that I got to live," said Messi.
Julian Alvarez's exceptional first-half goal proved to be the difference in a match that showcased City's strength despite missing key players.
Rodri breaks Internazionale resistance to seal Manchester City’s treble glory
Manchester City are the best team in Europe, which automatically makes them the best in the world, and whatever happens in the Champions League final against Inter Milan on June 10 won't change that. Just ask Real Madrid, the reigning European champions, who were torn apart in a 4-0 dismantling in the semifinal second-leg at the Etihad Stadium.
Pep Guardiola has paid tribute to Lionel Messi, calling his World Cup triumph the 'final cherry' on an 'incredible career'. The Manchester City manager stated that he considers his former Barcelona player to be 'the best' of all time, but added that his opinion wouldn't have changed had Argentina lost the final to France.
