I know it's only 45 minutes, I know Madrid have key players on the bench, I know I'm prone to optimism anyway BUT
This looks really encouraging. Yildiz is a superstar. Di Gregorio has made some great saves. Locatelli has been absolutely everywhere - not just his passing but his positioning is excellent. I also like how he reads the play and directs other players' passes because he knows where he's going to need to receive the ball in 3 passes' time.
Rugani also has slotted right in and made us look significantly more secure. Even Kelly has looked better - it really shows how important it is to have a proper system with well-drilled, hard working players around you. Even the clowns can do a decent job in a good system.
More of the same please, though I'm still too damaged to actually expect it lol