One of the past two winners of the Champions League, Real Madrid or Manchester City, is going out of the competition Wednesday before the round of 16. Defending champion Madrid takes a 3-2 lead into the second leg at home in their knockout playoff which Man City coach Pep Guardiola suggested left his team with just a 1% chance to advance.
Even after their impressive win over Newcastle United, Manchester City stand on the precipice. Domestically their best case scenario is surely little more than Champions League qualification and an FA Cup win.
Manchester City and Pep Guardiola are facing a period of reflection after being eliminated from the Champions League by Real Madrid. Beyond the defeat, the match exposed signs of fatigue in a squad that has dominated European football in recent years.
Before the first-leg match for qualification to the next round of the Champions League, Pep Guardiola explained the difference between El Clásico (Real Madrid vs Barcelona) and the Europa Derby (Real Madrid vs Manchester City).
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola acknowledges Real Madrid deserved to win as the Blues are knocked out of the Champions League. Credit:
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola was reportedy the target of homophobic chants from Real Madrid fans during Wednesday's Champions League clash.
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Kevin De Bruyne remains capable of playing in big matches for Manchester City, Pep Guardiola has insisted despite the Belgian’s absence against Real Madrid this week.The experienced Manchester City
Pep Guardiola and Manchester City suffered yet another Champions League exit against familiar rivals Real Madrid. The defending champions overwhelmed Man City with an aggregate score of 6-3 following the two legs of play that transpired in the playoff round of the tournament.
Manchester City and Real Madrid met in the UEFA Champions League knockout stage play-offs at the Etihad on February 11. The game was a back-and-forth affair, wi