Bruce, now under persistent rumour-threat of being punished for his board’s stubbornness, came the closest he’s ever come to throwing caution to the wind here. But unfortunately Hazard is just better than every Surreal Madrid player put together. After Icardi’s goal was overturned by the gutsy Hayden and Wilson, the Belgian equalised with an absolute thriker before sneaking through the defence for the winner. The hosts did what they could in search of a reply but, at the end of the day… well, you know.

By Belinda Cronut-Handlebar