The sheer relief, as much as the sheer joy, was palpable in the aftermath.
Pep Guardiola had - finally - guided Manchester City to the biggest game in club football as his irresistible side saw off the challenge of PSG at the Etihad on Tuesday night.
'I'm incredibly proud,' the City boss said. 'Everyone has made their contribution. There is something in the stars that is involved...
It marks the first time Pep Guardiola has reached the Champions League final in 10 years
PEP'S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE TROUBLES (POST-2011)
Barcelona - SFs (2012)
Bayern Munich - SFs (2014, 2015, 2016)
Man City - R16 (2017), QFs (2018, 2019, 2020)
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'Reaching the final helps with the bigger picture of the last four years, to understand what we've done.