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Guardiola says Manchester City need ‘perfect game’ to get past Real Madrid
Pep Guardiola has admitted that Manchester City require a “perfect game” to overturn Real Madrid’s 3-0 lead in the second leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Tuesday.
TL;DR
- Pep Guardiola admits Manchester City needs a 'perfect game' to overturn a 3-0 deficit against Real Madrid.
- Guardiola drew parallels to past comebacks, like the win against Aston Villa, to show it's possible but requires perfection.
- Only three teams have successfully overturned a three-goal deficit in the Champions League knockout stages.
- Guardiola chose to give his players an extended rest by not training the day before the match, potentially facing a Uefa sanction.
- Real Madrid defender Antonio Rüdiger expressed his eagerness to face Erling Haaland again, recalling their previous matchups.
- Kylian Mbappé is available for Real Madrid, but Jude Bellingham is still recovering from a hamstring injury.