Before the biggest clash in the Champions League round of 16, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola commented on the match against Real Madrid. For the Spanish specialist, one thing is very clear: if the team deviates from its nature, its game philosophy, and its "mold" - the result will immediately deviate.
Guardiola emphasized this point in an interview with UEFA's press service: "City will not abandon their style under any circumstances, because it is this style that has led them to these stages. According to him, if the team doesn't play "by itself," you shouldn't expect a good result.
"One thing is clear: if we are not ourselves, there will be no good results. Therefore, we will never abandon our style," the Spanish manager said in an interview with the UEFA press service.
Against this backdrop, interesting news about the atmosphere in Madrid also spread. According to some sources, Real Madrid fans are prohibited from using an insulting, "famous" slogan against Guardiola. The club is reportedly trying to avoid provocations in the second leg to avoid restrictions on the visiting fans' sector.
For information, the first match between Real Madrid and Manchester City will take place today, March 11th, in Madrid. The match kicks off at 01:00 Tashkent time.
In short, this evening's main test for City is one: not to fear their own game. For Real Madrid, it's about turning the atmosphere at the Bernabeu into football, and consequently, into results. The rest is decided by the field.
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