An exceptionally busy afternoon for the Italian, who was forced into six saves to maintain his clean sheet. While City dominated the ball, Donnarumma was alert to Liverpool's 13 total shots, showing excellent positioning to deny efforts from Barcola and Koumas.
### Marc Guehi - 7/10
Guehi provided a calm presence on the right side of the central defensive pairing. He contributed to City's 12 clearances and was vital in ensuring Liverpool's counter-attacks were neutralised before they reached the box.
### Ruben Dias - 8/10
The captain led by example, marshaling a high line that frequently caught Liverpool in transition. Dias was instrumental in the defensive phase, helping to restrict Liverpool to just six shots on target. His leadership ensured the team remained focused during the goalless first half.
### Matheus Nunes - 7/10
Occupying a deeper defensive role in this system, Nunes used his ball-carrying ability to transition play effectively. He was part of a unit that committed 14 fouls, often tactically employed to stop Liverpool from breaking at pace.
### Nico O'Reilly - 6/10
A steady performance from the youngster before being replaced in the 66th minute. He helped maintain the structural integrity of the 4-1-4-1 block and kept his passing simple, contributing to the 551 total passes City completed.