US EditionPep Guardiola Gives His Players the Day Off Before Facing Real Madrid in the Champions League
Pep Guardiola canceled training to aid recovery and mental preparation as Manchester City faces a 3-0 deficit against Real Madrid in the Champions League round of 16.
- On Monday, Pep Guardiola, Manchester City manager, gave the squad the day off by cancelling a planned 3:00 p.m. UK training session, AS confirmed.
- After last Wednesday's 3-0 defeat at the Bernabéu, Manchester City must overcome a three-goal deficit at Etihad Stadium on March 17, 2026, with an 8:00 p.m. kickoff.
- Guardiola said on Monday that training 'won't improve us a lot' and Manchester City will arrive at 2:00 pm to train briefly on matchday.
- Opting against the eve session, Pep Guardiola, Manchester City manager, cited recovery from the trip to Madrid and Saturday's 1-1 draw with West Ham United, warning players to 'stay home' if they do not believe in the Champions League run.
- Kickoff is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. local, which for U.S. viewers is 4:00 p.m. ET/1:00 p.m. PT as City prepare for a crunch Champions League clash at the Etihad Stadium.
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