Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola commented after the 2-2 draw with Monaco in the second round of the Champions League. Guardiola commented on the opportunities in the game and the controversial penalty.
Guardiola's comments
Guardiola, in his words, emphasized that the game wasn't bad, saying it created several good chances. However, unfortunately, he admitted that he could not respond to the penalty at the end of them. "The penalty has been awarded. Although Niko hadn't done it intentionally, he had delivered a sharp blow to his opponent. That's all there is to it," the coach emphasized.
Penalty reaction
Guardiola stated he couldn't say for sure whether the penalty was awarded correctly, but what's important is that it was awarded and Manchester City conceded. Nevertheless, Guardiola expressed satisfaction with this, saying, "We are returning home with one point, and we agree to this. I can't say for sure whether this penalty was awarded correctly or not. The important thing is that it was marked, and we conceded a goal."
Conclusion
Manchester City's thoughts on the second round of the tournament, led by Guardiola, are at a high level, and it shows that the team is ready for new actions after this draw.
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