The scheduling controversy erupted after Manchester City’s Champions League match against Real Madrid, which was followed by their FA Cup semi-final victory against Chelsea. Guardiola praised his players for their resilience, but expressed frustration over the disparity in rest periods compared to other teams like Manchester United and Coventry. Arsenal, also vying for the title, … [Read more…]
Pep Guardiola expressed his frustration following Manchester City’s FA Cup semi-final victory over Chelsea, criticizing the football authorities for the team’s tight schedule. He emphasized the impact on the players’ health and the emotional toll of playing again just 72 hours after their Champions League exit. Guardiola highlighted the disparity in rest days compared to … [Read more…]
Bernardo Silva scored the only goal in the game between Manchester City and Chelsea, securing a 1-0 victory for his team. This result keeps Manchester City on track for a potential league and cup double. The defeat is a setback for Chelsea, whose hopes of qualifying for Europe next season now appear to be slim. … [Read more…]
Erling Haaland missed Manchester City’s FA Cup semi-final against Chelsea, prompting Pep Guardiola to issue an injury update. Haaland had been subbed off during City’s previous match against Real Madrid and was uncertain to feature in the FA Cup game. Ultimately, he did not travel with the squad, with Julian Alvarez taking his place in … [Read more…]
This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more. Manchester City are reportedly planning for life without Pep Guardiola (Image: GETTY). Manchester City have reportedly started planning for life without Pep Guardiola by identifying their preferred choice to succeed him in the dugout. The Spaniard … [Read more…]
Antonio Rudiger secured Real’s place in the Champions League semi-finals with a penalty after a 4-4 aggregate draw. Haaland shielded Silva from cameras in a touching gesture after the shootout. In a video shared on social media, Haaland and Silva were among the last City players to leave the pitch, with Haaland physically ensuring Silva … [Read more…]
Man City experienced a disappointing exit from the Champions League after a penalty shootout against Real Madrid. An important moment in the match was when Manchester City fans delayed the return of the ball for 40 seconds, causing Bernardo Silva to wait longer than usual for his crucial penalty. This delay seemed to affect Silva’s … [Read more…]
Haaland was substituted at the start of extra time due to a subpar performance, while De Bruyne was replaced in the 112th minute, despite scoring City’s only goal, as he requested to be taken off due to fatigue. Guardiola, visibly distraught after the defeat, explained that Akanji along with Haaland and De Bruyne had asked … [Read more…]
Bernardo Silva missed a crucial penalty in the shootout which has been widely mocked. His attempt, straight down the middle, was caught by Real Madrid’s Andriy Lunin, allowing Real Madrid to win the shootout 4-3 and advance to the Champions League semifinals. Despite Luka Modric being denied by Ederson, Bernardo’s miss gave Real Madrid the … [Read more…]
Less than a year ago, Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City defeated Real Madrid 4-0 in the last season’s semi-final tie. This humiliating loss did not deter the Los Blancos players from maintaining their class ahead of this season’s meeting. Young stars like Vinicius Junior, Eduardo Camavinga, and Jude Bellingham, who has quickly adopted the practices of … [Read more…]