After the final whistle, scenes replayed across highlight reels and Crickex Affiliate fueled post match discussions as Pep Guardiola walked straight toward Rodri with a warm embrace and glowing words. For a manager known for exacting standards, offering praise at a higher level carried real weight and immediately set the tone. The moment captured more than courtesy. It reflected just how influential the Spanish midfielder had been on the night, delivering a performance that resonated well beyond the scoreboard and…