7:45 PM.
The sun dips into the corners of Etihad Stadium, with the golden light on the brink of being consumed by night.
Inside Etihad Stadium, at 5℃ temperature, the players' breaths instantly form white misty clouds.
Manchester City captain Kompany steps onto the field with a solemn expression, leading his teammates.
Bayern's Lewandowski, in golden boots, pauses before stepping on the grass, exchanging glances with Tang Long as they pass each other.
Both of them want to size up the other!
Sparks seem to fly in the air — a silent battle between top players.
Referee Kunia stands in the center circle, scanning the poised players at both ends with a sharp gaze.
A whistle sounds, sharp and urgent!
In an instant, screams from 60,000 Manchester City fans roar out, as if they might upend the entire stadium.
"City!"
"City!"
"City!"
At the sound of the opening whistle, Manchester City pounces toward Bayern's half like a long-dormant lion.
