Guardiola: “We Would Have Liked to Challenge Real 11 Against 11. We Will Return Next Year”

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Testo Originale Parafrasato:

Pep Guardiola, allenatore del Manchester City, ha commentato la sconfitta per 2-1 contro il Real Madrid e l’eliminazione dalla Champions League con un risultato complessivo di 5-1. Guardiola ha espresso il desiderio di aver potuto affrontare il Real in una condizione di parità, dichiarando: “Già l’andata era stata dura, sarebbe stato difficile 11 contro 11. Avremmo voluto sfidare il Real a pieno organico. L’anno prossimo torneremo più forti”. L’allenatore ha quindi ribadito la ferma intenzione della sua squadra di tornare competitiva nella prossima stagione.

English Translation:

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola commented on the 2-1 defeat against Real Madrid and their elimination from the Champions League with a 5-1 aggregate score. Guardiola expressed a desire to have been able to face Real under equal conditions, stating: “The first leg was already tough, it would have been difficult 11 against 11. We would have liked to challenge Real with a full squad. We will return stronger next year.” The coach thus reiterated his team’s firm intention to be competitive again next season.