Fan theory suggests Inter Milan will win Champions League because of Marcelo Brozovic

A fan theory suggests Inter Milan have the upper hand in their Champions League final clash against Manchester City because they have a Croatian in their squad.

Since the 2013 final at Wembley, when Mario Mandzukic helped Bayern Munich lift European football's biggest prize with a goal against Borussia Dortmund, a player from Croatia has featured in every cup-winning squad.

As a result of Brozovic's appearance in next month's final, fans are talking about the famous Champions League winning streak involving Croatians.

One said: "Brozovic I beg you to keep the streak running," while another commented: "Croatia’s last hope to keep their incredible Champions League winning streak alive. There’s only one Marcelo Brozovic."

A third wrote: "The Croatian luck is our only hope now. Save us MARCELO BROZOVIC!!!"

A fourth added: "Man City don’t have a Croatian, Inter Milan do."

Here is a full list of Croatians who have been involved in the Champions League final since 2013:

2013 – Mario Mandzukic [Bayern Munich]

2014 – Luka Modric [Real Madrid]

2015 – Ivan Rakitic [Barcelona]

2016 – Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic [Real Madrid]

2017 – Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic [Real Madrid], Mario Mandzukic [Juventus]

2018 – Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic [Real Madrid], Dejan Lovren [Liverpool]

2019 – Dejan Lovren [Liverpool]

2020 – Ivan Perisic [Bayern Munich]

2021 – Mateo Kovacic [Chelsea]

2022 – Luka Modric [Real Madrid]

2023 – Marcelo Brozovic [Inter Milan]

Although they lack a Croatian in their squad, Manchester City will be favourites to lift their first Champions League title on June 10 after a resounding 5-1 aggregate win over reigning champions Real Madrid.

Goals from Bernardo Silva [2], Manuel Akanji and Julian Alvarez sealed the convincing second-leg win at the Etihad.

Do you think Inter Milan can overcome the odds and beat City in the final?

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