Time seemed to warp as the humidity steadily rose inside the stadium and players began to see the early signs of fatigue appear.
Rio and Mateo continued with their rebellion, even increasing their sprinting intensity to keep pushing the aging Madrid superstars.
Over a span of fifteen minutes, Rio had covered a few kilometers, probably thanks to now receiving the proper adrenaline for a terrified teenager.
The two were still as telepathic as ever, spurred by their desire to become professional legends in the future.
Mateo had taken to his deep-lying playmaker role much faster than expected, greatly surprising Jude Bellingham who had merely thought he had some potential to be a nuisance.
Rio on the other hand had been making the most of his 'Leo's Vision', sprinting into the pockets of space every time he could.
