Guardiola Demands Improvement Despite Champions League Win

Pep Guardiola celebrated a 2-1 Champions League victory at Real Madrid on Wednesday night – a result that is rarely achieved. However, the Manchester City manager emphasized his team must elevate their performance in the knockout rounds to replicate their 2023 triumph.

The match intensified pressure on Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso, who faces scrutiny following his team’s continued poor form. They have secured only two wins in their last eight games across all competitions.

Alonso found positives in his team’s fight and moments of good football, with Rodrygo opening the scoring. City responded before halftime through Nico O’Reilly’s goal and an Erling Haaland penalty.

“This will be a good lesson for the future because that level is not qu