Italian Inter Milan succeeded in snatching an important victory at the expense of English Manchester City through penalty kicks after the original time ended in a positive draw (1-1).
Manchester City and their rival Inter Milan continue their intensive preparations for the new 2026/2027 season with great ambition to compete in all possible tournaments including the UEFA Champions League.
Inter Milan overcomes Manchester City
Manchester City's lineup included: "Gianluigi Donnarumma, Abdoulaye Khoussanov, Rico Lewis, Josko Gvardiol, Mofini, Tijjani Reijnders, Mateo Kovacic, Semenyo, Mubama, Savinho, and Phil Foden".
While Inter Milan's lineup included: "Martinez, Carlos Augusto, Jan Bisseck, and Benjamin Pavard, Federico Dimarco, Henrikh Mkhitaryan, Nicolo Barella, Aleksandar Stankovic, and Diouf, Pio Esposito, and Idrissi".
Manchester City's opening goal came through player Mubama in the 14th minute with a low shot inside the penalty area following a great effort from Antoine Semenyo.
Inter Milan's right-back Benjamin Pavard managed to score the equalizer against Manchester City in the 19th minute after firing a powerful shot inside the penalty area benefiting from Federico Dimarco's decisive pass.
The match went to penalty kicks which the Nerazzurri won 3-1 against the Sky Blues.
Marmoush's absence from the City and Inter clash
Manchester City coach Enzo Maresca had indicated that Omar Marmoush would join the team's delegation in Hong Kong this Saturday morning in preparation for the new season.
Maresca noted that the Egyptian international would join the camp alongside Portuguese players Ruben Dias and Matheus Nunes after receiving additional rest following their international participations in the 2026 World Cup.