The weight of the Champions League trophy felt almost as heavy as the World Cup itself. Days after their heroic win against Manchester City, the United squad landed in the final city, ready for the ultimate club football showdown: The Champions League Final against Bayern Munich.
Nathan's Overall Rating: S+ hummed within him, a quiet assurance. He had faced Messi, Mbappé, Neymar, and now he was here, on the grandest club stage. His Glide of Messi (45%) mastery felt incredibly fluid; the ball was truly an extension of his will. He was so close to that 50% milestone. He felt a profound sense of calm. This was it. Everything he had worked for.
Erik ten Hag's final team talk was short, sharp, and impactful. "One more game. Bayern are a machine. But so are we. Trust your teammates. Trust yourselves. Leave no regrets."