It took them the entire game, but Bayern Munich finally found their way past Manchester City, who looked set to hold on for an impressive draw at the Allianz Arena.
However it was not new striker Robert Lewandowski, nor attackers such as Thomas Muller and Arjen Robben to pop up with the game winner, but rather defender Jerome Boateng, who will surely not forget this goal in a hurry.
Despite Joe Hart's excellent performance between the sticks, the 26-year-old, who can boast having won the World Cup and Champions League in two successive years, grabbed the match-deciding goal via a fantastic strike that took a deflection and ended up past the English international.
Even more ironic was the fact that Boateng scored against his former side:
J Boateng's career: 1) Wins U21 Euros while at HSV. 2) Signed by MCFC, is rejected. 3) Joins Bayern, wins CL, World Cup, now among top 5 CBs
— Clark Whitney (@Mr_Bundesliga) September 17, 2014
His coach, fans, and media were all full of praise for the centre-back:
Jérôme Boateng has truly developed into a world-class defender since joining Bayern from Manchester City, of all clubs, three years ago #UCL
— Andy James (@UEFAcomAndyJ) September 17, 2014
#Pep on @JB17Official: "He's young, quick, great on the ball, he can play left or right - he's got it all." #FCBMCFC pic.twitter.com/PmFQNBk47K
— FC Bayern English (@FCBayernEN) September 17, 2014
FT: Bayern win 1-0 thanks to a Boateng stunner! What an ending!
— Bavarian Tweets (@BavarianTweets) September 17, 2014
Although Guardiola appeared to get a bit too excited here while celebrating with his player:
Joe Hart is consoled by former teammate Jerome Boateng after the final whistle:
Meanwhile, as for City, there were plenty of reactions as well:
The person running the Manchester City twitter just jinxed Joe Hart! This is great.. pic.twitter.com/LzZkK37nxm
— Football Related (@FootballRelate) September 17, 2014
90 - @MCFC conceded a goal in the 90th minute in each of their last 3 CL matches. Defect.
— OptaFranz (@OptaFranz) September 17, 2014
And a bit of snark from their cross-town rivals:
Man City losing at Bayern in the last few minutes = priceless
— Uniteds RedArmy (@UnitedsRedArmy) September 17, 2014 
