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PEP GUARDIOLA'S MILESTONE NIGHT FAILS FLAT, SHOCKING UCL DISPLAY
Pep Guardiola's shocking team selection was blamed for Man City's defeat. His 10 changes led to a disastrous 100th UCL game in charge.
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Reaching 100 games should be a party, but not this time. Pep Guardiola's 100th game managing Manchester City in the Champions League was one of their worst performances, and he carries a lot of the blame.
City lost not only thanks to the manager's overconfidence and a weak team showing, but also because Bayer Leverkusen played great. Guardiola chose his backups for a match between top teams, and they failed. It was a risk that didn't work out, especially with a match against Leeds coming up. Was resting his starters worth it for a team near relegation? This loss could make things hard for City in the next stage.
City has now dropped two straight, after Newcastle beat them. They might lose their next Champions League game against Real Madrid, too. All of a sudden, this group stage looks tricky. For Leverkusen, Alejandro Grimaldo and Patrick Schick scored good goals, proving how manager Kasper Hjulmand has turned things around after Erik ten Hag's short time there.
If Leverkusen messed up hiring the former Manchester United manager, Guardiola did the same with his team choices. If he wanted to show that City isn't a one-man team, it didn't work. His substitutes weren't good, and no one stepped up. Guardiola, who has won the league in Germany three times, seemed to underestimate the recent German champions.
Maybe City's solid start in the competition, with 10 points, made him feel safe. Or maybe it was their record of not losing at home in the group stage for 23 games. Leverkusen became the first team to beat them since Lyon in 2018.
Guardiola made 10 changes, with only Nico Gonzalez staying in the starting lineup. Even he wouldn't start if Rodri were healthy. Key players were missing at the start.
Guardiola had to bring on some players during halftime, taking off others who weren't playing well. Later, more players joined. One player who usually does well against German teams didn't do much and was subbed out.
A top player came on to try to save the situation and almost kept his scoring streak going, but the Leverkusen goalkeeper made a save. The goalkeeper also saved a free kick. The subs made a difference, but the starters made it too hard.
The goalkeeper played great, but he didn't have to do much in the first half. Guardiola's starting lineup cost a lot, but City was flat. The goalkeeper made a good save, but City's backups didn't create much. Then, Leverkusen took control, and the goalkeeper made another save. Maybe it was the dullness before halftime that made Guardiola make changes, or maybe it was because Leverkusen was winning.
Leverkusen scored first. It was a great goal for one of the manager's best signings. A key player from Leverkusen's title-winning team is still there, and he helped score the second goal.
Another Leverkusen player scored as well.
Leverkusen showed that a team can win, and a team with injuries can defend well. They stayed calm and managed the game. Their Champions League started badly, with three games without a win and one 7-2 loss.
City was supposed to be tough, but this was a great win for Leverkusen. The city and Guardiola aren't used to nights like this. His team and he messed up this time.
TIJJANI REIJNDERS STAYS CALM AFTER MAN CITY LOSE AGAIN
After a rotated Man City lost to Leverkusen, midfielder Tijjani Reijnders insists there is "no need to lose our heads" over the defeat.
After Manager Pep Guardiola swapped out 10 players on Tuesday, City took a 2-0 hit at home against the Bundesliga team in the Champions League.
This loss wrapped up their run without a loss in the league part of the competition. With a tough game coming up against Real Madrid, their chance to get into the top eight doesn't look so good right now.
This was also City's second mistake in just a few days, after their loss at Newcastle on Saturday. But midfielder Reijnders isn't worried.
Reijnders said it's a disappointment, but they shouldn't lose their heads. They were doing great before, and they need to get back to winning. The way to do that is to get ready for their next game on Saturday.
He added that they have to be mentally prepared. They know what they can do because they've shown it before. It's up to them to do it again and not lose hope because they have a lot of talent on the team.
Reijnders doesn't think they should panic. Losing two games in a row isn't good, but there are still many chances this season. They need to take it one game at a time.
Midfielder Nico Gonzalez was the only player who started both at St. James' Park and on Tuesday. Guardiola chose to give his stars, like Erling Haaland, Phil Foden, and Gianluigi Donnarumma, a break.
The result was a weak performance, with Alejandro Grimaldo and Patrik Schick scoring in each half.
Haaland, who has scored 32 goals this season so far, played for the last 25 minutes, but he couldn't turn things around. Guardiola admitted his choices didn't work out.
City now has work to do in the competition, but Reijnders is sure it won't change how they play at the Bernabeu on December 10.
He doesn't think it will add any stress. They know what to expect from Madrid, but that game is a few weeks away. First, they need to get ready for Saturday.
PEP GUARDIOLA'S SHAME: MANAGER REGRETS CONFRONTING CAMERAMAN POST-MATCH
Pep Guardiola says he feels "embarrassed and ashamed" after confronting a cameraman following Man City's 2-1 loss to Newcastle. The City boss apologised but also defended his passion for his club.
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After Manchester City's 2-1 loss to Newcastle United, Pep Guardiola was caught on camera confronting a cameraman at St.St. James’ Park. He has since expressed regret over the episode.
Guardiola was visibly upset after the game, approaching referee Sam Barrott and Bruno Guimaraes in what appeared to be heated discussions.
The Sky Sports cameraman supposedly got too close to the agitated coach, leading Guardiola to adjust the man's headset while voicing his displeasure.
"I apologised," Guardiola stated. I feel bad when I see it. I don’t like how I acted. I said sorry to the cameraman right away.
I am who I am. After so many games, I'm not perfect, and I make mistakes. It's not about that.
I will always defend my team and my club. That's why I reacted the way I did.
Guardiola added, From my experience, winning the Premier League requires around 100 points. Anything less, and we don't win. That's just how it is.
With four league losses already, City would need to win every remaining game to reach that 100-point mark.
Before facing Bayer Leverkusen in the Champions League, Guardiola seemed annoyed by a penalty call on Phil Foden and Newcastle's winning goal.
The referee was involved for almost the entire match, he said. He was constantly involved.
Sports are tough, and things aren't always easy. It's part of what makes us a team and a club. We must experience these moments.
City might see Claudio Echeverri, who is currently on loan, on Tuesday night. However, the young Argentine's time in the Bundesliga hasn't been easy.
Echeverri has been a substitute in most of the recent league games, and City might consider bringing him back in January.
City has high hopes for the 19-year-old, whom they signed from River Plate earlier this year.
Guardiola also spoke with Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes for about 30 seconds.
Echeverri was a substitute in the FA Cup final against Crystal Palace, and he scored at the Club World Cup.
The plan was for him to get regular playing time this season. Echeverri's representatives chose Leverkusen, while City wanted him to play at Girona, a sister club.
When asked about Echeverri's possible return in January, Guardiola said, That's a question for his agent.
We want our players to play a lot, and we value him as a player. His agent probably knows more about the situation.
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