Before the teams took to the pitch, the two football players, who had previously been teammates at Notts County and had dreams of becoming professional players, briefly reconnected in the tunnel.

Ten years ago, McGregor and Grealish were midfield teammates on loan at League Two’s Notts County, where they established the foundation for their future success. Both have since reached notable heights in the football world.

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McGregor has established himself as a mainstay for Celtic, collecting multiple winners’ medals while serving as the team’s captain. In the meantime, Grealish has emerged as one of the most talked-about players in English football following a £100 million move to Manchester City, which cemented his status as a standout player in the Premier League and a Champions League winner.

Their brief reunion brought back memories of their journey from modest beginnings at Meadow Lane in 2013 to reaching their goals at the highest level of European football, in a moving way.