The world held its breath. The jeers and whistles from the Milan fans were a physical pressure, a desperate attempt to shatter Lautaro Martínez's concentration.
The Inter captain was an island of calm in a raging sea of noise. He took his final step back, his eyes never leaving the formidable figure of Mike Maignan in the AC Milan goal.
From his position at the edge of the box, Leon's Vision flared to life, focusing on the French goalkeeper.
[Mike Maignan - Potential: 92, Current: 90, Status: Confident]
Symbols swirled above Maignan's head: a shield, a pair of gloved hands, and a spring.
He was an athletic, elite shot-stopper. Leon tried to find a clue, a hint of where he might dive. But Maignan's mind was a fortress; his intentions were unreadable.
This would come down to pure skill and nerve.
The referee's whistle pierced the air.
