The Independent
·11 December 2025
Pep Guardiola makes frank admission over Man City’s Champions League chances
Pep Guardiola makes frank admission over Man City’s Champions League chances | OneFootball
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- Manchester City secured a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid at the Bernabeu in a compelling Champions League encounter.
- The win propelled City to fourth in the league phase standings, getting their campaign back on track after a previous loss.
- Despite the memorable victory, manager Pep Guardiola stated his team needs significant improvement to win the Champions League, deeming their current level "not quite enough" for the semi-finals.
- Real Madrid initially led through Rodrygo, but City responded with goals from Nico O’Reilly and an Erling Haaland penalty before half-time.
- Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso, facing intense scrutiny over his team's poor run, praised his players' effort and attitude despite the loss, which further intensified speculation about his future.
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