After victories over Yokohama F. Marinos and Bayern Munich in Tokyo, we flew to South Korea to face the Spanish giants at the capital’s World Cup Stadium.
Our last meeting with Diego Simeone’s team was in the quarter-finals of the 2021/22 Champions League, when we won 1-0 on aggregate across the two legs.
This game would take on a much different feel, with both sides preparing for the new campaign and seeking to impress the excited locals.
Support for City in Korea had been outstanding and it continued in this game, with the stands filled with sky blue shirts.
However, there was a period when the match was in jeopardy. A deluge throughout the evening left the pitch waterlogged, but exceptional drainage ensured a game could be played.
When they did get on the pitch, an entertaining encounter followed. Here we take a look at everything that happened outside of the public eye.
Tunnel Cam, back for the new campaign, brings unique access away from the pitch to sample the atmosphere while seeing the match from a different angle.
Follow the players from arrival to after the final whistle, giving a special perspective the public can’t see.
Watch the latest episode above...
