With the aggregate score at Manchester City 3 – 2 Barcelona, everyone inside Maine Road already sensed how the second half would unfold.
Barcelona were certain to push forward, employing a more aggressive approach, unleashing wave after wave of attacks. In response, Manchester City prepared to dig in, grounding themselves defensively and waiting for the chance to spring forward on the counter once Barcelona overcommitted.
But not everyone agreed with that approach.
"We need to attack! We can't just sit back and defend—we have to maintain momentum!" Zidane was the first to speak up in the dressing room. His words shocked the others, cutting through the tense silence like a blade.
