Making Them an Example

For the next forty minutes, City completely dominated possession. They didn't allow Brentford a moment to breathe.

Cafu and Roberto Carlos terrorized the full-backs, cutting inside, driving at defenders, and forcing mistakes. Brentford looked uncomfortable, pinned in their own half. And then—City struck again.

It was only the 10th minute.

This was pure Ronaldo.

The Brazilian received the ball on the left wing, right by the touchline, with Brentford's right-back directly in front of him.

The right-back had been struggling all game, trying to contain the dangerous Ronaldo and Roberto Carlos partnership. Now, he found himself in the worst possible situation—one-on-one with City's most lethal dribbler.

Ronaldo slowed down, taking a few small touches as he approached. He let the ball roll under his sole, sizing up the defender. Brentford's right-back stayed cautious, not diving in, trying to keep his shape.

Then came the switch.