Real Madrid 1-2 Manchester City: 5 Hits and Flops as Citizens snatch win | UEFA Champions League 2019-20

#2 Hit: Gabriel Jesus

Despite missing chances, Jesus justified his start: working tirelessly, heading home an important equalizer

As previously mentioned, eyebrows were raised at Sergio Aguero's omission from the starting eleven here. After his winner against Leicester on Saturday, Pep trusted Jesus and he stepped up to the plate in a big way - evidenced by his tireless showing from minute one.

He was everywhere: speeding back frantically to chase down loose balls, crashing into advertising hoardings after harrying Real players out of possession just outside his own box, and you only need to look at his busy heat map over the 90 minutes.

Willing and able to deliver a dilligent shift for his teammates, while balancing defensive duties with creative tendencies, meant he was a nuisance they couldn't handle. With three key passes and 95.2% total success in possession, he linked up well alongside de Bruyne and it seemed inevitable they'd find a goal eventually.

So when he forced an important save from Courtois and watched his well-struck effort cause a goalmouth scramble on the stroke of half-time, he importantly kept spirits up. The goal would come. It did, after 78 minutes, as the pair combined again and Jesus' header beat Courtois from close-range, after shrugging off a backpedalling Ramos moments before.

This was precisely the acid test Jesus needed and although he missed a few promising chances, enthusiasm and determination never wavered. That'll stand him in good stead, having excelled at the Bernabeu with a bold display playing a variety of different positions.