Pep Guardiola expresses disappointment over missed opportunities as Manchester City are eliminated from the UEFA Champions League.

In a thrilling UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash, Manchester City suffered a heartbreaking defeat to Real Madrid on penalties. Despite the loss, Pep Guardiola, the manager of Manchester City, insisted that his team was superior to the La Liga leaders.

The match ended in a 1-1 draw after Rodrygo’s first-half goal for Real Madrid was cancelled out by Kevin de Bruyne, leading to extra time. Manchester City piled on the pressure, with Erling Haaland and De Bruyne going close to scoring, and Bernardo Silva missing a golden opportunity from close range. However, Real Madrid’s resolute defense held firm, securing a crucial victory.

Guardiola expressed his disappointment in the post-match interview, stating, “We did everything more than well in all departments. We were outstanding in the way we played, and unfortunately, we couldn’t win. Congratulations to Madrid.” He acknowledged that Manchester City should have scored earlier in the game and praised Real Madrid’s deep defensive tactics.

Despite the defeat, Guardiola believed that his team was better defensively, conceding fewer chances than Real Madrid. He emphasized Manchester City’s ability to create more scoring opportunities than their opponents, which was evident in this match as well. However, the team was unable to convert those chances into goals.

On the other hand, Real Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti, who has won the Champions League four times as a manager, admitted that his side had to endure periods of suffering during the game. He expressed his satisfaction with the result, stating, “It was a really difficult game, but to win here, you have to behave like we did. We had a great attitude.”

With this victory, Real Madrid advances to the semi-finals, where they will face Bayern Munich. Ancelotti’s side will undoubtedly face another tough challenge, but their resilience and determination have brought them this far in the competition.