After Ronaldo scored, he gestured to his teammates before the kick-off, and the City players immediately understood the message.
City had regained the lead, but a single goal still felt dangerously precarious.
As the game resumed, City's attack shifted to the left. Pirlo began directing play towards Zidane and Neil Lennon, making the three the focal point of City's offense. Thanks to the 10 vs 11 scenario, Madrid struggled to recover from the shock of conceding. They were constantly dominated by City, unable to control the midfield for even a minute.
However, Real Madrid is Real Madrid. After conceding, they tried to counterattack, but quickly discovered that City had no intention of retreating. Instead, City maintained their aggressive offensive style, threatening Madrid's goal repeatedly with slick teamwork.
On the sidelines, Heynckes furrowed his brow in concern.
