Manchester City suffered a major blow to their hopes of winning a maiden Champions League title just 35 minutes into the final in Istanbul as star midfielder Kevin de Bruyne was forced off with an apparent hamstring injury. De Bruyne, the key playmaker of Pep Guardiola's all-conquering side, went down in the 31st minute of the match and underwent some treatment before attempting to continue. Ad Champions League‘Only thing we want to change’ – De Bruyne determined to break City Champions League duck08/06/2023 AT 19:07 Phil Foden was immediately sent to warm up by Guardiola, shuttling up and down the sideline as De Bruyne attempted to run off the issue.