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“No idea. I don't know. It's a football game. Many things can happen.”
- After ten years his players know City try in every game, Guardiola said, and this will be no exception. Most of this group are new to the situation, and it is an incredible opportunity.
- He is not much concerned about creating chances at home, Guardiola said, but about how well City defend. Scoring more than three goals against Madrid is not easy.
- Asked whether it must be a perfect performance, Guardiola said definitely. He had no surprise planned: City played four or five strikers in the first leg and did not score.
- Asked for his favourite comeback, Guardiola named the last game against Aston Villa to win the Premier League, with three goals in 12 minutes. He also keeps good memories of defeats.
- After Madrid and then London, City got back at 2:30 a.m., Guardiola said, so today was for recovery. Training today would not have made them play better.
- Asked whether the defensive display on Saturday gave him a selection headache, Guardiola said the team was more or less chosen. He had one doubt, and the rest was clear.
- In the Spanish part of the session, Guardiola said the important thing is not to believe it is a failure. No team in the world wins always, and in sport you lose more than you win.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola addresses the challenge of overturning a heavy first-leg deficit against Real Madrid in the Champions League. Guardiola admitted the task is massive but insisted that anything can happen in football, especially with City playing at home and backed by their fans.
The City boss discussed the importance of belief, defending well, and taking chances in key moments. Guardiola explained that scoring multiple goals against a team like Real Madrid is never easy, but he believes his squad has the quality to create opportunities and fight until the final whistle.
Reflecting on famous Champions League comebacks and his own experiences as a manager, Guardiola emphasized that Manchester City must deliver a near-perfect performance to stay alive in the tie. Can City produce a historic comeback against Real Madrid?
