‘Don’t consider the implications’ – Pep Guardiola points ‘be yourselves’ warning to Man City stars forward of Real Madrid Champions League showdown

All eyes flip to the Santiago Bernabéu as City and Madrid put together to conflict in a high-stakes first-leg encounter of their spherical of 16 tie. While City head into the conflict with 9 wins and two attracts from their final 11 video games, Guardiola has voiced his underlying issues concerning the dangers of such an enormous stage, emphasising the psychological weight of going through the competitors’s most profitable membership in their very own fortress. 

During his pre-match deal with, Guardiola urged his gamers to stay genuine to their fashion regardless of the stress. “Try to be ourselves. Try to face the opponent and don’t look much of the consequences,” Guardiola informed reporters. “If we are out, congratulate Madrid, but at least if you are who you are. That is always my concern in the biggest stages in March and April. Sometimes it is not possible because the opponent is clear or you cannot impose what you want but at least try it. Play better than the opponent”.

He additional famous the tactical nuances that always determine these elite matchups: “There are a lot of factors. Today, set-pieces are an incredible weapon, especially in the Premier League. But play better than the opponent. Sometimes you don’t play much and go through but I always try to say okay”.