Joao Cancelo played a fundamental role in the team's comeback against the Japanese team. Although he did not start the match as a starter, Guardiola used him as a revulsive during the course of the game, and the player did not disappoint. It seems that his goal for the 23-24 season is to regain his position as a starter in the team. It is noticeable the fidelity he showed to the concepts his coach has asked of him, which gives the impression that he has worked hard on his game to improve. In addition, it is mentioned that his defensive performance was intelligent and that he actively collaborated with his teammates in attack, moving through the center of the field and not just along the whitewash line. Joao Cancelo demonstrated his quality as a player and his ability to adapt to different game situations. It is likely that his performance in this match helped him earn points with his coach and consolidate himself as a key player in the team.