Guardiola could hardly sit down on the sidelines, constantly waving his arms and shouting loudly, demanding the players maintain high pressure and speed up the pace. His eyes were filled with anxiety, knowing that if they hadn't scored a goal by the 70th minute, the team's stamina would decrease.
Wanting to equalize or surpass would almost become an impossible task.
Real Madrid's defensive line was like a reef in a storm, enduring continuous and fierce impact.
Chen Zhong's figure appeared more frequently at the top of his team's penalty area arc and flanks. He used precise anticipation and a strong body to repeatedly intercept Manchester City's horizontal passes or make destructive clearances in critical areas.
Every successful defense was accompanied by his steady shout, directing his teammates' positioning.
This also caused Guardiola to let out disappointed sighs time and again, but Manchester City's efforts were not in vain; after all, they are a world-class team.
