Manchester City managed to defeat Barcelona!
At first glance, it was one of the most astonishing results of the season. City, who were hardly considered among Europe's elite at the time, overcame the Spanish champions in a match that stunned pundits across the continent.
However, while the blue half of Manchester celebrated wildly, the victory did not escape scrutiny.
Barcelona had dominated the match from start to finish, recording nearly 75% possession, while City were forced to sit deep and defend for long stretches. Wave after wave of Barcelona attacks poured forward, but City's back line, marshalled by sheer determination and a resolute goalkeeper, somehow held firm.
The newspapers called it a footballing miracle. For a club often overshadowed by their red rivals across town, this triumph was a reminder that Manchester City, on their day, could upset even the giants of Europe.
