The euphoria of beating Real Madrid at the Bernabéu was a high that Nathan hadn't come down from. His Overall Rating: S+ shimmered in his mind, a constant reminder that he was now officially in the same league as the titans he'd only dreamed of facing. He was the GOAT. And now, the challenge was to prove it, again and again.
The draw for the Champions League Semi-Finals landed with a thud: Manchester United vs. Manchester City.
A Derby. In the Champions League Semi-Finals. The tension in the changing room at Carrington was thick enough to cut with a knife. This wasn't just about European glory; it was about city pride, bragging rights, and a rivalry steeped in history.
"This is it, lads," Erik ten Hag stated, his voice calm but firm during a tactical meeting. "The biggest derby you'll ever play. Forget the league, forget everything else. Two games. Win them, and we're in the Final."
