Man City supervisor Guardiola saddened after Real Madrid defeat: No phrases can heal ache of Champions League exit

Manchester City supervisor Pep Guardiola stated that his staff would channel the ache of their Champions League semi-final defeat by Real Madrid into Sunday’s residence recreation in opposition to Newcastle United.

Guardiola added he had not spoken to his gamers since Real’s astonishing comeback in Wednesday’s second leg in Madrid and nothing he stated could be any comfort.

Premier League leaders City have been two targets up on combination, however Real scored within the ninetieth minute and equalised a minute later earlier than successful in further time by a Karim Benzema penalty to arrange a closing in opposition to Liverpool in Paris.

Asked what he had stated to his gamers for the reason that defeat, Guardiola replied: “Nothing. We didn’t speak.

“No phrases will help (for) what all of us really feel,” he added. “It is only a query of time, attempt to sleep as greatest as attainable and consider the brand new goal.”

Guardiola said the league focus remained the same and he would talk to the players on Saturday about who they were as a team, what they had achieved and how well they had played all season.

He said, however, that he did not know whether the current group of players could win the Champions League or whether he was the manager to do it.

“Maybe I’m not adequate to assist the staff to do it. Nobody is aware of what would have occurred with different gamers or managers. For us, it’s an honour to be there as a lot as attainable in all competitions,” he added.

City are a point clear of Liverpool at the top of the table but could be behind by the time they kick off, with the Reds hosting Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday.

“They (the gamers) do not should neglect it (the Real defeat). How are they going to neglect it?,” said Guardiola.

“We are going to play in opposition to Newcastle eager about that, for certain. I do know the gamers within the coaching periods, conferences, warm-ups how dedicated they’ll be, I haven’t got any doubt on that.”

Guardiola denied Champions League success was the main focus of City’s owners in Abu Dhabi.

“The membership by no means requested me (to win) something. They requested me to play nearly as good as attainable, to compete with all of the groups in England and all of the groups in Europe,” he said.

“It is totally reverse to what folks give it some thought.”