Cleaning crews were reprimanded by UEFA suits for using leaf blowers to remove dirt from the floor, which resulted in a sizable ball of smoke, before their distinguished guests had left the scene of City's greatest night, as the Ataturk Stadium was still bustling with activity as players were leaving.
Grealish led the group out while making fun of Kevin De Bruyne and loudly playing Fleetwood Mac in the background.
In a season where they have felt more connected to the fans than ever, the players have started chanting the modified terrace chant in the locker room.
There are numerous employees who will follow Grealish everywhere on evenings like this. He is usually at the center of everything.
When asked how things went yesterday morning, his father Kevin could only utter the words "amazing, amazing," his medal still dangling from his neck.
It was a late one, and by the time they started to depart Istanbul just before lunchtime, some still hadn't finished. Ederson was holding a bottle of Asahi as Pep Guardiola's team made their groggy way to the airport in preparation for today's parade in Manchester's center.
Between six and seven o'clock, staff members hit it on the head, but the players are different species.
The champagne wouldn't get dry on its own.
At the team hotel, a JW Marriott with views of the Marmara Sea, they had a party.
A little removed from the bustle of a vibrant, lovely city, and undoubtedly from the
At one point, Erling Haaland, who had earlier sobbed uncontrollably on the field, took over as DJ as some spectators started to leave.
Later, when the sun rose, he would start one of the large cigars Guardiola always smokes.
On a perch alongside Haaland, Kyle Walker, and John Stones, Grealish was still leading chants at 5 a.m. while wearing his full uniform, politely asking, "Have you ever won a Treble?" and receiving a less-than-polite response.
Dressing-room insiders claim they have never witnessed a tighter-knit team, attributing this in part to how closely the players live together.
Stones had raced to the coach at the stadium after Manuel declared, "I haven't had a beer in 11 months."