Crushed after the 3-1 defeat at the Bernabéu, Pep Guardiola opens up: “This Real Madrid is…”

Real Madrid have just knocked out Manchester City in the Champions League. Beaten 3-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu this Wednesday, Pep Guardiola’s team heads back to England with their heads low. After the defeat, the Citizens’ coach acknowledges the superiority of Carlo Ancelotti’s team.

There was no debate in the double confrontation between Real Madrid and Manchester City in the Champions League round of 16 qualification. In poor form since October, the English side couldn’t hold up against the Madrid team, which has been gaining momentum over the past few weeks. Already beaten 3-2 at home in the first leg, the Sky Blues needed a miracle to overturn the Madrileños. Unfortunately, from the very beginning of the match, Kylian Mbappé brought his A-game, extinguishing the faint glimmer of hope that Pep Guardiola and his players had.

Pep’s big confessions after the 3-1

On fire, the French striker scored a thunderous hat-trick against Manchester City. After completing the mission perfectly, Mbappé named the opponent he would like to face in the round of 16. For his part, Pep Guardiola had no choice but to praise Real Madrid. “The best team won. We don’t have the rhythm that Real Madrid has right now, in all areas. In recent years, we either went through or didn’t, but we were very good. This year, they’ve been better because they have long possessions, the ability to run, and defend well both high and low… Congratulations to them.”

Completely charmed by Carlo Ancelotti’s players, Guardiola remarked that Real has changed. “What’s best about Madrid is their momentum and quality. Before, they were more of a transition team, and now they’re capable of creating plays with the ball. This year, I think they’ve grown. They are more complete,” added the Spanish coach in his interview with UEFA. This significant confession will undoubtedly boost the spirits of the Madrid players.

Defeated in big matches this season, Real Madrid has just made a big statement against the Citizens, who, despite their defensive struggles this season, remain one of the best teams in Europe.