Manchester City appeared to initially gain momentum from a recent legal victory regarding regulatory issues, with speculation about how this could impact player motivation. However, during their match against Real Madrid, City's performance belied this confidence, ending in a humiliating 3-1 defeat. The article reflects on whether external factors genuinely influence player morale and performance, contrasting City's meek response with the expectations surrounding a champion team. Ultimately, it suggests that this iteration of City might be at an end, with their competitive spirit noticeably diminished.
English champion teams have found themselves outmatched in this competition before. Although perhaps never quite like this. City collapsed like a rain-sodden cardboard box.
This was its last dance, a chance to go down, if not with all guns blazing, then with all guns gently ticking over in search of forensic incision.
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