Manchester City's defeat at the Camp Nou two weeks ago was seen by some as a thrashing, yet it proved to be the prelude to the team's second-half display in their 3-1 victory at the Etihad against the same opposition. Pressing high, City swamped Barcelona with a ferocious start to the second period. With a result that will echo around the continent, Pep Guardiola's side have announced their arrival as serious candidates for European honours this season.
Positives
The ferocity of the second-half display took the wind out of Barcelona's calm passing game in an instant.