11.12.2025 17:50
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola made statements about his team's situation and the remaining fixtures after their 2-1 victory over Real Madrid. Guardiola noted that his team is not yet at the desired level, but emphasized that their fate is in their own hands to achieve their goals. He also highlighted the importance of the remaining two matches, saying, "The first 8 is in our hands. We will go to Norway first, and then there is Galatasaray. If we get 6 points, we will be in the top 8."
In the UEFA Champions League match of week 6, Manchester City defeated Real Madrid 2-1 away. In the press conference after the match, Guardiola stated that his team is not yet at the desired level, but their fate is in their own hands to achieve their goals.
"WE WILL BE MORE READY IN FEBRUARY"
While evaluating the victory against Real Madrid, Guardiola said, "We are not ready yet. We will be better in February. There have been times when we came to this stadium, played much better, and lost. The players put in a great effort, but there is a lot we need to improve."
"BAD THINGS HAPPEN WHEN WE LOSE CONTROL OF THE GAME"
The experienced coach emphasized that they have occasionally lost control of the game this season, stating, "Bad things happen when we do not have the ball and do not control the game. We have seen this a few times this season. We need to be more solid for big goals. The squad is getting younger, we are playing more directly, and this creates natural ups and downs."
DIRECT MESSAGE TO GALATASARAY: IF WE GET 6 POINTS, WE'RE IN THE TOP 8
Guardiola highlighted the importance of the remaining two matches and also mentioned Galatasaray. "The top 8 is in our hands. First, we will go to Norway, then there is Galatasaray. If we get 6 points, we will be in the top 8," he said.