He draw achieved by Manchester City on their visit to Real Madrid (3-3) This Tuesday in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals they left a good taste in the mouth of the English team’s technical director, Pep Guardiola.
The Spaniard recognizes that the result leaves the tie quite open for the return duel that will be played next week at the Etihad Stadium where the Citizens hope to take one more step to fulfill their objective of revalidating the title achieved last season in the Champions League.
“We took this tie quite well. “It’s a good result.”commented Pep Guardiola in the press conference after the match that ended with great goals from Bernardo Silva, Phil Foden and Joko Gvardiol for the English and Rúben Dias (own goal), Rodrygo and Federico Valverde for the Spanish.
“It was a pretty entertaining match. He has dignified this competition. Both teams have attacked. “The quality of the players and the incredible goals that have been scored”continued the Spanish coach who highlighted the level of his team, especially in the second 45 minutes.
“I liked how we played the second half. The transitions they make are very complicated and we controlled the game well, but it is Real Madrid and the Bernabéu is special.”said Guardiola, who considers it vital to maintain the pace shown ahead of the return match at home.
“We got a good result and in a week in Manchester our stadium will be full. “We have to score a goal and continue doing our job to reach the semi-final.”said the experienced coach who last season achieved the treble with the Manchester City.
Finally, Pep Guardiola recognized the difficulty of playing at the Santiago Bernabéu and controlling the match as Manchester City usually does, which this Tuesday managed to take the reins of the match for a few moments, but ended up falling due to the intensity of the merengue team.
“It is a process. This match in my first or second season here would have been different, we were not so emotionally established, which is one of the keys to this match. “If you want to come to the Bernabéu, play against Real Madrid in their competition and control the match is impossible.”considered.
Finally, the coach referred to the new Santiago Bernabéu and the playing field that in his opinion was not up to par. “I haven’t stepped on it, but my players have told me. Don’t take it the wrong way. The field is spectacular. The costumes, everything… it is an impressive work. He’s always had an amazing lawn, a carpet. And today it wasn’t like that, but I’m sure they’ll fix it.”.
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