Etihad StadiumManchester City vs. Manchester UnitedPremier League – Matchday 12
The stands were a swirl of blue and white.A wave of noise.Chants. Thunder. Smoke.
Mateo stood in the tunnel, heart steady.
The red jersey on his chest wasn't just a color.
It was a statement.
⚠️ System Alert – Rival Tier Match Detected
🧠 Match Modifier Active: High-Pressure Derby
🧬 Bonus Traits Engaged:• Legacy Fire• Clutch Performer• Crowd-Proof
🎖 Rival Detected: Aurelien Saint-ClairPosition: RW/AM – Manchester CityStatus: Ballon d'Or Shortlist (Ranked #9)
🚨 Objective: Outperform Global Rival in DerbyReward: Unlock Rivalry Track + Tactical Mirror Skill Unlock
🧨 The Whistle Blows
The match was fire from the first breath.
City pressed high.
United stayed compact, hunting in transition.
Saint-Clair glided on the right side, his movements liquid.Fast touches. Feints.He created two dangerous chances in the first 10 minutes.
Mateo watched him from across the pitch.
This wasn't just a derby.
It was a duel.
🕛 Minute 22 – City Scores
A loose ball.Saint-Clair weaved between Mount and Shaw and delivered a dagger pass to Haaland.
Bang.
1–0 City.
The Etihad erupted.
Saint-Clair turned to the United bench.Pointed to the badge on his chest.
Mateo didn't flinch.
🔥 Minute 33 – Mateo Strikes Back
Bruno intercepted a poor clearance.He looked up—Mateo was already on the run.
Bruno lobbed it over the top.
Mateo took one touch.Two.
Gvardiol approached. Mateo feinted left—and buried it right.
GOAL.
1–1.
No celebration.
Just silence.
He stood still, eyes locked with Saint-Clair across the pitch.
Let's play.
🧠 System Trigger – Duel Activated
🎯 Rivalry Match EngagedStatus: Balanced
🧬 Trait Activated: The ChallengerAll stats boosted +2 for 15 in-match minutes after rival contribution
🕜 Halftime – 1–1
Coach Amorim's words were short.
"Keep the lines tight.Let Mateo breathe in transition.One of you is going to make history today."
Mateo's eyes didn't leave the rival tunnel.
Saint-Clair smiled at him and offered a slow clap.
Mateo cracked his knuckles.
"Let's see who's smiling after 90."