The update says Atletico led before half-time, but City took over in the second period. That is the part Pep Guardiola will care about most.
For a pre-season match, that sequence is significant. City sides are usually judged by rhythm, spacing and how quickly they reassert control when a game gets messy. A second-half swing like this suggests the attacking patterns settled once the legs loosened and the tempo rose.
If the report is accurate, Marmoush was the decisive figure. Pre-season can be noisy, but forwards still benefit from simple things: sharp movement, confidence around the box and the chance to finish phases cleanly. A two-goal afternoon, even in an exhibition, helps build early momentum.
Ait-Nouri's goal also stands out because contributions from wider areas often give City another layer. In these summer games, that variety matters as much as the scoreline.
There was also a clear local angle. The report says a crowd of around 50,000 turned up, with Lee Kang-in making a second-half appearance for Atletico in front of home support. He could not inspire a comeback, but his introduction gave the occasion added weight beyond the usual pre-season script.
City will now look to carry that second-half authority into the next stop of their summer schedule, while Atletico will want a cleaner response after losing control once the interval passed.