In this video
- Asked how his team played, Guardiola said Dortmund put six players up front against four, with a lot of quick players. Apart from that, after 10 minutes his team had long possession and could break the lines.
“…we are better than we were last season by far and we have to try to close it.”
- Asked about Rodri not being involved, Guardiola said it was nothing dangerous or big. It was more caution than anything else.
- Asked if Phil Foden is back to his best, Guardiola said this season he is back. When he plays between the lines he is a special player, and they definitely need his goals.
- Asked what else Foden could do to get back in the England squad, Guardiola said he has to play better and better. England have a lot of good players in his position, so Foden has to push himself.
- Asked if his team is back, Guardiola said he likes the body language and how they compete, as he said after losing to Aston Villa. Arsenal look unbeatable now, but you win titles when the team grows.
- Asked if Liverpool are better than recent results suggest, Guardiola said they were a top team last season and bought quality new players. He is looking forward desperately to playing them on Sunday.
Following Manchester City’s emphatic 4-1 victory over Borussia Dortmund in UEFA Champions League 2025/2026 Matchday 4.
Manchester city’s manager Pep Guardiola post-match press conference was honest and intense.
Guardiola admitted that the team struggled in the opening 10 minutes, as Borussia Dortmund’s aggressive six-man press caught them off guard. But after tactical tweaks specially introducing Ruben Dias City found control and ran the game.
Guardiola praised Erling Haaland’s goal and leadership with the captain’s armband, and he was delighted to see Phil Foden rediscover top form with two goals.
Pep Guardiola highlighted Phil Foden’s importance not just in the final third, but in transitions and team chemistry, describing him as a player “in love and joy.” He also addressed Rodri’s absence, clarifying it was a precaution.
