One moment on a famous night against Real Madrid perfectly sums up three Manchester City legends

Events at the Etihad Stadium will be about saying goodbye to three people who have helped establish City as the dominant force in English football over the past decade. When looking back, there have been a plethora of special moments that Pep Guardiola, Bernardo Silva, and John Stones have shared together on the pitch. One moment stands out as the perfect encapsulation of the trio and what they did for Manchester City, and it came on one of the most famous nights in Manchester City’s history.

A glimpse into the genius of Pep Guardiola, Bernardo Silva and John Stones came as Manchester City thumped Real Madrid 4-0 in 2022-23. As Manchester City claimed the treble during the 2022-23 season, there were a host of significant moments that led to that historic achievement. One of those came in the second leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final tie Manchester City faced against Real Madrid.

Entering the match, the tie was level at 1-1 after the first leg at the Bernabeu. City had clicked at the time and entered the match at the Etihad Stadium, poised for the match. City won the game 4-0 in what was arguably the best City performance under Pep Guardiola as Manchester City manager.

Also, the first goal stands out as a moment in time, showcasing the greatness of Pep Guardiola, John Stones, and Bernardo Silva. Manchester City took the lead against Real Madrid in the 23rd minute of that famous night. The goal was the perfect encapsulation of the genius of Pep Guardiola.