The locker room was still buzzing with the afterglow of victory.
Showers hissed, laughter echoed, and the scent of liniment mingled with triumphant sweat. Leon felt a pleasant ache in his muscles, a satisfying reminder of the battle he'd just won.
Soon, the team was back on the bus, heading away from the roaring San Siro.
The atmosphere inside was electric. Players chatted excitedly, replaying key moments of the Derby.
Leon found his usual seat next to Cole Palmer (Current: 85).
He pulled out his phone, and the first thing that popped up was a flood of notifications.
News alerts, social media mentions – everyone was talking about the Derby della Madonnina.
He clicked on a sports news headline.
"FISCHER'S FAIRYTALE DEBUT: WONDERKID SEALS DERBY WIN WITH STUNNING STRIKE!"
He grinned, a warm feeling spreading through him.
He scrolled down, and then saw another headline that caught his eye:
"BAYERN MUNICH'S NEW WING WIZARD: SANÉ AND MUSIALA FORM DEADLY DUO"
