Pep Guardiola's statements after Manchester City's elimination in the Champions League against Real Madrid

Real Madrid beat Manchester City in a series that had to go to penalties to be decided. The meringues advanced to the semifinals of the Champions League and eliminated the current champion. This has been a hard blow for the Spanish strategist and the Citizens.

At the end of the game, Guardiola spoke about the result obtained against the meringues and shared his observations regarding the elimination from the Champions League.

The Citizens strategist stated that his team had a great performance, but that it was not enough for them to defeat Real Madrid.

“We do not regret what we have done. We played exceptionally in all aspects but unfortunately we did not win (…) We created the opportunities to do so, but football is about scoring goals. Thanks to my players. It is a question of results “They are in the semifinals and we are not.”

– Pep Guardiola

Guardiola took advantage of his conference to congratulate Real Madrid for reaching the semi-finals.

“Congratulations to Real Madrid. They defend very well in depth with incredible solidarity.”

– Pep Guardiola

When asked why he relieved Erling Haaland and Kevin De Bruyne, the coach explained that both players requested their change stating that “they could not continue.”

Manchester City is in first position in the Premier League with 73 points, two more than Arsenal and Liverpool, its closest competitors. With five days left, Guardiola's team will seek to maintain its advantage over rivals to be crowned champion of the English first division.

Likewise, Manchester City is still alive in the FA Cup. The Citizens will face Chelsea in the semi-final of the competition on April 20.