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Guardiola answers questions on tactical blunder against Real Madrid
Guardiola defended his aggressive lineup choice despite a 3-0 loss, citing early pressure and past rotation decisions amid criticism of his Champions League tactics.
- On Wednesday, Pep Guardiola defended his team selection after Manchester City lost 3-0 at the Bernabeu in the Champions League last-16 first leg.
- Pep Guardiola said he chose an attack-minded XI to start aggressively, adding 'We did it in the first 20 minutes' and citing past bold calls like benching Fernandinho and Rodri after the 2021 final and making 10 changes for the FA Cup win at Newcastle.
- Pundits such as Nedum Onuoha dissected Guardiola's selection after the 3-0 Champions League loss and noted Erling Haaland has scored just four goals in his last 17 appearances.
- On Saturday, Manchester City travel to West Ham to maintain title pressure as the 3-0 first-leg loss intensifies scrutiny of Pep Guardiola's team selections.
- Guardiola said, 'This is not the first time I've been hurt... and have been massacred for decisions and what happened', highlighting long-standing criticism.
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"Shooted at if defeated," Pep goes on a 4-minute 30-second verbal spat over tactical criticism regarding the 0-3 disaster against Real Madrid. OSEN = Reporter Kang Pil-ju. Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola (55) engaged in a war of words with reporters. The reason was related to Man City's crushing defeat against Real Madrid on the 12th.
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The Independent (US)Pep Guardiola hits back after being ‘massacred’ for Champions League selection
Manchester City were beaten 3-0 by Real Madrid on Wednesday.
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