In a stunning display of late-game alchemy, Manchester City managed to transform what seemed like a secure 3-0 lead into a nail-biting 3-3 draw against Feyenoord, proving that their fortress is made of sandcastles. Pep Guardiola, who had earlier inspired confidence in his team with a rousing pep talk, was left questioning his motivational skills as he watched his players unravel faster than a cheap sweater on laundry day. The match kicked off with City looking as invincible as a knight in shining armor. Erling Haaland, fresh off a pizza-fueled training session, quickly put City ahead with a penalty reminiscent of a toddler hitting a piñata—powerful and a bit messy. Not to be outdone, Ilkay Gundogan decided to join the festivities, scoring a deflected goal that left the Feyenoord goalkeeper wondering if he had suddenly stepped into an alternate universe where balls take bizarre detours. With their tails up and three goals in the bank, City fans could almost taste the sweet nectar of victory. Children dreamed of heroic plays, and grown men shed tears of joy. Little did they know, however, that Feyenoord had secret strategies straight out of an action movie, keen on staging what could easily be dubbed “The Comeback of the Year.” As the match entered its final chapter, Feyenoord’s players seemingly channeled the spirit of a thousand comeback stories. In a whirlwind of late-game heroics, they scored not one, but three goals within a span of just 15 minutes, each one a stuck dagger into the hearts of the City faithful. Guardiola, apparently learning the hard way that having a lead is not the same as having a victory, was left with his hands clasped in disbelief, akin to a boy who'd just seen his birthday cake disappear. The ultimate slap in the face came when Feyenoord netted their equalizer, leaving the City players flailing about as if they’d just realized they were part of an elaborate prank. Fans at the Etihad Stadium sat dumbfounded, wondering whether this was a football game or the most expensive therapy session ever. Pep’s post-match remarks will surely echo in their ears like an uncomfortable family gathering, as he explained the importance of maintaining focus—clearly a lesson the team missed out on during the last 15 minutes of play. As the noise began to descend into an awkward silence, City supporters could only ponder their team's dramatic fall from grace and question whether their fortress was indeed built on rock or merely a flimsy foundation of fairy dust. Meanwhile, Feyenoord celebrated their unexpected escape like they’d just won the lottery, while Guardiola began brainstorming titles for his next locker room motivational video, tentatively titled, “How Not to Lose a Three-Goal Lead." With luck, he’d capture some tips from Feyenoord along the way.