It seems pessimistic to reflect upon haphazard defending after Manchester City and Monaco produced one of the most thrilling clashes in recent Champions League history.
Pep Guardiola's side twice came from behind to defeat Monaco 5-3 in the first-leg of their last-16 tie at the Etihad. Yes, first-leg. Normally teams in these matches are stubborn and unyielding - the visitors attempting to stifle their opponent's home advantage while trying to steal a goal on the counter-attack before going for it in the return game.
Tuesday's clash saw both sides play as if they were against the clock as much as they were each other.