I enjoyed it. £30 and a tenner for my boys in the family stand. Got there early while the players were warming up. Small queue and 10 year old not scanned.
Got a wave off Willy when I shouted him with my lad.
Five minutes in, about 40 scousers came in and proceeded to spend the next 40 minutes going for pisses, pies, chips, beers and generally playing musical chairs. They were doing that thing that I’m sure you’re all aware of where they seem to believe everyone loves their accent as much as they do and we’re all interested in the inane drivel they are talking, more so than the fucking two international football teams that I’ve paid to watch.
Decent standard. Good to see some players. I’m a kit geek so loved seeing them.
My only disappointment is the fact that the match was sold on Agüero and Messi appearing at City. Obviously Sergio was injured so was never going to but to pitch Messi all week (and City played a part in this) to sell tickets and then let it slip on the day of the game that he wouldn’t be playing is really poor.
Glad I went though. Just glad I’m a football fan and not a celebrity chaser who went just to see the World’s best player.