Lucas Tanaka's goal set Wembley alight. The stands shook with the roar of Brighton's fans, while Bayern Munich wasted no time putting the ball back at the center of the pitch.
But no one on the German team seemed shaken.
Nishida got up from the pitch with a calculated smile. His eyes met Lucas's briefly, and without a word, he conveyed a clear message with that sharp gaze.
'We're not done yet.'
The game restarted, and Bayern immediately took possession. Nishida received the ball on the first touch. Felix and Javier rushed in to press him, but something felt off. Nishida didn't hesitate, nor did he seem the least bit troubled by the pressure.
That's when the nightmare began.
With a light touch, he slipped past Felix and accelerated with frightening speed. Javier lunged to intercept, but Nishida slipped the ball between his legs with effortless ease.
It was an absurd sight.