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NINE GOALS: PEP GUARDIOLA CALLS FULHAM THRILLER "GAME OF THE SEASON"
Despite conceding six goals in two games, Guardiola is happy with City's attack. However, midfielder Rodri is confirmed out for the tough Premier League clash against Sunderland.
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City, who are second in the Premier League, were up 5-1 at Fulham on Tuesday. Still, they almost let the home team tie it up, eventually winning 5-4.
After the game, City's manager, Guardiola, called it one of the games of the season.
Before their game against Sunderland, he joked, If I was watching that game at home, I wouldn't change the channel. I bet the TV guys are happy with us. They should send Marco [Silva, Fulham's manager] and me a bottle of wine for putting on a good show. I'm serious, they must be happy.
City lost the Premier League title to Liverpool last season. So far this season, they've let in 16 league goals, which is nine more than Arsenal, who are in first place.
Guardiola knows his team needs to tighten up its defence, but pointed out that they aren't giving up a ton of easy scoring opportunities.
He said, I don't want to give up two goals against Leeds and four against Fulham—that's six goals in two games. But we're also scoring the most goals, and we need to build on that. We have to take care of these things. I think we can be better. We take chances and score goals because that's the kind of team we have. But we need to be more solid. It's up to everyone, not just the goalie or the defenders.
Guardiola thinks Sunderland, who are sixth in the league after being promoted, will be a difficult team to play.
He explained, They're in that spot for a reason. When a promoted team plays well for five games, you can say it's just momentum, and it can happen. But they've played 14 Premier League games against tough teams, and they're still getting results. They've earned it.
Guardiola also mentioned that midfielder Rodri is still recovering from a hamstring injury and won't be ready for the Sunderland game.
The City coach said, He's improving. I'm not sure when he'll be back, but he will be ready.
ANALYTICAL: NICO O’REILLY'S IMPACT, HAALAND'S ADVICE KEY TO MAN CITY'S MADRID VICTORY
After an emotional Bernabéu night, Nico O’Reilly discusses his breakthrough UCL goal, crediting Erling Haaland’s advice and praising Man City’s current good form.
Nico O'Reilly was thrilled after scoring his first UEFA Champions League goal, which helped us win 2-1 against Real Madrid.
Rodrygo scored for the home team just before the half-hour mark, but O’Reilly quickly equalised 10 minutes before halftime. He scored from close range after Thibaut Courtois saved Josko Gvardiol’s header.
Two minutes later, Erling Haaland scored his 55th Champions League goal from a penalty after Antonio Rudiger fouled him, putting us ahead.
In the second half, Jude Bellingham missed a chance, and Endrick's header hit the bar as Real Madrid tried to tie the game. Jeremy Doku’s shot was then saved by Courtois, as we tried to increase our advantage. The second half ended without any goals.
“It was really special; I’m really happy about it,” O’Reilly said after the game.
“I’ll always remember this goal. Getting the three points was most important, and we did. Erling has been giving me some advice!
“It feels great. The atmosphere and stadium are amazing; it’s hard to play here.
“We got the three points, which is what matters. I’m enjoying it, taking it all in. I'm working hard in every game and practice, and I’m loving it.
“I started a little slow and could've prevented their goal, but I made up for it later.”
With this win, we now have 13 points from six League Phase games, which means we still control our chances of finishing in the top eight with two games left.
O’Reilly thinks that the determination we showed in Madrid goes well with our current strong performance in all competitions.
“We know Real Madrid is a good team. We’ve played them a lot over the past few seasons. They are that good.
“Winning here shows how well we’re playing right now.”
PEP GUARDIOLA: XABI ALONSO CAN SURVIVE MADRID PRESSURE; MY CITY RECORD WOULD FAIL
Pep Guardiola believes Xabi Alonso can succeed at Real Madrid despite intense pressure, contrasting his own 'sackable' Man City record.
Pep Guardiola believes Xabi Alonso can turn things around at Real Madrid, even though he thinks his own record at Manchester City last season would have gotten him fired in Madrid.
Alonso, who became Real's boss this summer, is already feeling the heat at the Bernabeu Stadium.
Some suggest that the former Liverpool midfielder might be fired if Real loses to Guardiola's Manchester City in their Champions League match on Wednesday.
Guardiola, who coached Alonso at Bayern Munich, said, I feel for him because we worked together for about two years. It was great working with him. We shared a lot, not just as managers, but with our families too.
But Barcelona and Madrid are the toughest clubs to manage, mainly because of the pressure and the environment. If I had done last season what Alonso is doing, I would have been fired six months before the season even ended. It's tough there. But Alonso knows this; he's been there. It's all about winning.
Real Madrid had a good start under Alonso, but after losing to Liverpool last month, things have gone downhill, with rumours of problems in the locker room. They've only won two of their six games since then, which ended with a discouraging 2-0 loss at home to Celta Vigo on Saturday.
When asked if he thought Madrid might be weak, Guardiola said, I don't think so. I know they have several people out, and I know what it's like when you're building something. Xabi knows what he needs to do, and I know what kind of team we're up against. He can get the job done.
The match on Wednesday is just the latest in a rivalry that has grown over the years. The clubs have played each other in five of the last six seasons, most recently in the playoff round last February, when Real won over two games.
Guardiola hopes his players are ready for the challenge. He said, We're in the group stage, so it's different, but all our knockout games have been close and exciting. We have some key players who will be playing at the Bernabeu for the first time. We're still getting used to things. You have to go through this if you want to move forward in Europe. It's a great place to see what you're made of.
City will still be without midfielder Rodri, and defender John Stones is now injured with a leg problem.
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