Pep Guardiola is instilling a sense of determination and readiness within the Manchester City camp as they prepare to face Real Madrid in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals.
Following a thrilling 3-3 draw at the Bernabeu in the first leg, Guardiola acknowledges areas for improvement but expresses confidence in his team’s ability to perform at their best, especially with the support of the passionate Etihad crowd.
Guardiola emphasizes the importance of seizing the moment and executing the game plan with conviction. While acknowledging the quality of the opposition, Guardiola asserts City’s readiness to compete and earn their place in the semi-finals.
The manager underscores the need for his players to embrace pressure and maintain hunger to succeed, highlighting the significance of feeling comfortable yet remaining vigilant throughout the match.
With uncertainty surrounding Kyle Walker’s availability, Guardiola remains hopeful for the defender’s contribution, recognizing his importance to the team’s dynamic.
As City prepares for the crucial encounter, Guardiola’s words resonate with determination and a sense of purpose, reflecting the team’s collective mindset as they strive for European glory.
Premier League Table
# | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | G | P |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Manchester City | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | +7 | 9 |
2 | Liverpool | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | +7 | 9 |
3 | Brighton & Hov… | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | +4 | 7 |
4 | Arsenal | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | +4 | 7 |
5 | Newcastle United | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 2 | +2 | 7 |
6 | Brentford | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 6 |
7 | Aston Villa | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | +0 | 6 |
8 | AFC Bournemouth | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | +1 | 5 |
9 | Nottingham Forest | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 2 | +1 | 5 |
10 | Tottenham Hotspur | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | +3 | 4 |
11 | Chelsea | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | +2 | 4 |
12 | Fulham | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | +0 | 4 |
13 | West Ham United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 3 |
14 | Manchester United | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 3 |
15 | Leicester City | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 1 |
16 | Crystal Palace | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -3 | 1 |
17 | Ipswich Town | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 1 |
18 | Wolverhampton Wanderers | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 1 |
19 | Southampton | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | -4 | 0 |
20 | Everton | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 10 | -8 | 0 |
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