The actions of Erling Haaland and Rodri, who were employed full-time following the collapse of Manchester City against Real Madrid, are significant.

Manchester City must defeat Real Madrid next week in order to advance in the Champions League, as they squandered a 2-1 advantage with four minutes remaining in the first leg at the Etihad. City’s defense was completely stocked for the first time this season, and they resembled their former selves.

Erring converted Josko Gvardiol’s chest down after great play from Jack Grealish. This gave City the lead.Manu Akanji and Grealish were compelled to leave the game due to injuries, and Kylian Mbappe’s equalizer off his leg in the second half added to the tension.

However, Phil Foden’s evasive run resulted in a penalty that Haaland converted in the dying moments. Brahim Diaz’s goal against his former club and Jude Bellingham’s injury-time victor left City with an immense challenge for the upcoming week.

Subsequently, he proceeded to the dressing room, disregarding all other individuals and guaranteeing that he was the first to arrive. Ederson was consoled by the Portuguese players of City, who had performed brilliantly for a significant portion of the game.

However, he was unable to prevent Vinicius from directing the ball into Bellingham’s path. Rodri was prepared to provide emotional support by shaking the palms of each player and substituting as City’s defeated players entered the dressing room. He was present to provide assistance, regardless of whether he was participating.

After the squad had departed, Vinicius Jr. held up his UEFA Player of the Match award with an expression reminiscent of a Cheshire cat. Finally, the Brazilian receives a trophy, and there is a possibility that he will advance to the Champions League quarterfinal stage.