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'It’s a special feeling' - Man City veteran Fernandinho on finally reaching first Champions League final

The 36-year-old will be in Pep Guardiola's squad to face Chelsea on Saturday in his first European final after eight seasons at the Etihad Stadium

Manchester City captain Fernandinho says he has been waiting a long time to finally get a crack at a Champions League final ahead of Saturday's clash with Chelsea.

The 36-year-old, who is in his eighth season at the Etihad Stadium after joining from Ukrainian side Shakhtar Donetsk, has never been beyond the semi-finals in the competition.

But City will play in their first ever Champions League final in Porto and the veteran Brazilian says they will be ready for the challenge.