In the round of 16 of the UEFA Champions League, the most prestigious club tournament in Europe, Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola commented on his team's performance against rivals Real Madrid.
The coach emphasized that the opportunity to play on equal footing throughout the match was unsuccessful. "Unfortunately, the referee's decisions required this. This situation has created changes for us," Guardiola said.
At the same time, he emphasized the team's high-quality performances. "We have a very strong and active team of players. The first 15 minutes and our first moves at the Bernabéu were fantastic," he added.
Guardiola also congratulated the opponents and their performance. According to the coach, his activity consists not only of good results, but also of bad ones, and the requirements of the tournament are very high. He wanted to fight 11 to 11 throughout the entire game.
"I congratulate Real Madrid and all of you. My career consists of both good and bad results. We withdrew from the competition, but the requirements in this tournament are very high. "I would like us to play 11-11 throughout the entire game," Guardiola commented.
The report showed that Manchester City also played the game at a high level with teamwork and strategy, but the opponent's stability and tournament requirements limited their chances of winning.
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