Pep Guardiola had ‘no regrets’ over Manchester City’s Champions League exit to Real Madrid on penalties at the Etihad Stadium. Despite the loss, Guardiola refused to place blame on anyone, including Bernardo Silva, for the defeat.
A Dominant Performance
City dominated proceedings throughout the game, with 33 shots compared to Real’s eight. However, they were unable to find a way through the resilient Spanish defense. The match was decided by penalties, with Bernardo Silva missing a crucial chip down the middle and Mateo Kovacic’s effort not finding the corner.
No Regrets
Guardiola expressed his satisfaction with City’s performance, stating that he had no regrets about what they had done. He praised the exceptional performance of the team in all departments and acknowledged that sometimes in football, despite statistical dominance, the result may not go in your favor.
Pep also commended Real Madrid for their ability to resist and defend throughout the game. He thanked his players for their efforts and acknowledged that although they were exceptional, football is ultimately about winning.
Guardiola concluded by saying that they needed to be at their best to play against Real Madrid, and the Spanish side performed admirably.
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