604 The Peak Stage of European Club Football

Emily Anderson, Zachary's agent, had already taken her seat in the stands of the Olympiastadion to watch the Champions League final. Her emotions were beyond complex as she waited to witness her young client's performance in a match that could define his career.

She worried for Zachary as she understood that he had just overcome a minor injury. But even then, she still wished to see him defy common sense and perform beyond expectations.

She wanted to see him play exceptionally well during the final so that he could take home the Champions League trophy. She hoped to see him outshine everyone else that season and raise his chances of winning that year's Ballon d'Or.