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UCL: PEP GUARDIOLA ADMITS "EVERYTHING IS GOING WRONG" AFTER CITY'S SHOCK DEFEAT IN THE ARCTIC
Manchester City face a Champions League survival battle against Galatasaray after a shock 3-1 defeat to Bodo/Glimt in Norway.
Pep Guardiola didn’t sugarcoat it—Manchester City have to turn things around, and fast, after that shocking 3-1 loss to Bodo/Glimt in the Arctic Circle.
The city showed up already short-handed, missing a bunch of key players. Then Rodri got sent off, and the Norwegians took full advantage in the Champions League. That loss just piled onto their recent struggles in the league.
Honestly, things haven’t looked great. After four straight Premier League games without a win—including that tough derby defeat at United—City’s title hopes have definitely taken a hit.
Now, if they want to guarantee a spot in the Champions League’s last 16, they’ve got to get a result in their final group match against Galatasaray next week.
Guardiola faced the press afterwards and didn’t hide his frustration. “Since the new year started, it feels like everything’s going against us in so many ways,” he said.
He gave Bodo their due, too. “I know how good Bodo are. I didn’t underestimate them. They made the Europa League semi-finals last season—they’re no pushovers.”
Missing so many regulars, City just didn’t look as solid. “We were without important players who usually bring consistency. There’s a bit of fragility, just like we had during a stretch last season.”
Guardiola did give credit to his players for fighting hard when they went down to 10 men. “A lot of guys stepped up. But we’ve got to change things quickly—with Wolves up next, and then Galatasaray.”
So far this year, City have only managed wins in domestic cups, against Exeter and Newcastle. Eleven senior players missed the trip to Norway. Injuries, illness, suspensions—you name it.
“It felt like everything that could go wrong did,” Guardiola admitted. “That’s just how it is right now, but we have to find a way to fix it.”
When someone suggested his team looked flat, Guardiola shot that down. “I don’t agree. Bodo played really well, and they deserve a lot of credit. That’s all there is to it.”
Honestly, the 3-1 scoreline was a bit generous to City. Bodo stunned them with two quick goals in the first half, and Jens Petter Hauge hammered in a beauty after the break. Rayan Cherki got one back, but then Rodri picked up two bookings in a hurry and got sent off, killing off any hope of a comeback. City were lucky not to concede more—Hogh had a goal ruled out, and Hauge nearly scored again when he hit the post.
Guardiola didn’t blame Rodri, who’s still finding his feet after a tough knee injury last season. “It was a tough spot. We lost the ball; they broke quickly, and sometimes you just react. The second yellow was a bit soft, but that’s football.”
LEAGUE UPDATE: MAN UNITED’S CHAMPIONS LEAGUE HOPES BOOSTED BY COEFFICIENT POINTS SURGE
Manchester United move into fourth place as England's dominant UEFA coefficient makes a fifth Champions League spot almost certain.
Manchester United just got a real shot in the arm for their Champions League hopes this season. After knocking off Manchester City and Arsenal in back-to-back games, they’ve climbed into fourth place in the Premier League. It’s been a struggle for United to make the Champions League in recent years—their last run was in the 2023/24 season.
These days, finishing in the top four isn’t always enough for Premier League teams. UEFA now hands out extra spots, and it all depends on how clubs from each country perform across the Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League.
So, how does it work? UEFA takes each league’s overall coefficient score—basically, a measure of how well their teams do in Europe—and divides it by the number of clubs they have in these competitions.
This season, Arsenal, Liverpool, Tottenham, Chelsea, Manchester City, and Newcastle all joined the European fight. Out of those six, only Newcastle had to go through the play-offs; the rest sailed straight into the knockouts.
Now that the Champions League group stage is done, you can really see which countries are in line for those bonus spots next year. Right now, England is out in front with 180,625 points. Germany follows with 107,000. Portugal sits in third with 14,700, and Spain is just behind on 14,375.
Here’s the key thing: the two countries whose teams rack up the best results across all three competitions this season each get a European Performance Spot—an extra Champions League place.
With England leading the pack, even a fifth-place finish in the Premier League could send United back into the Champions League instead of the Europa League. Newcastle took advantage of this last season.
If United hold onto fourth, they’re in. But there’s still a lot of football left. Interim boss Michael Carrick isn’t letting anyone get ahead of themselves—he’s already told his players to stay sharp.
Next up, United face Fulham at Old Trafford. They'll be chasing a third straight win and looking to keep Carrick’s perfect record going since he stepped in for Darren Fletcher.
JUST IN: PEP GUARDIOLA THANKS JOSE MOURINHO AFTER WILD NIGHT OF EUROPEAN DRAMA
Pep Guardiola thanks Jose Mourinho as Benfica’s last-gasp winner against Real Madrid sends City straight into the Last-16.
Pep Guardiola had a smile on his face and a message for Jose Mourinho after his old rival did him a huge favour, helping Manchester City sneak into the Champions League knockout rounds.
City took care of their own business, beating Galatasaray 2-0 at the Etihad. Haaland and Cherki got the goals, but the real drama was happening elsewhere. City’s spot in the last eight still hung in the balance because Real Madrid needed to equalise against Benfica. If they had, Guardiola’s squad would have been bumped into the play-offs instead.
That’s when Benfica’s goalkeeper, Anatoliy Trubin, pulled off something wild. He left his box, charged forward for a late free kick, and scored a brilliant goal. Benfica won 4-2. That goal kept Benfica alive in the competition—and, as it turned out, saved City too.
Guardiola admitted he and his players were glued to the screen in the dressing room, completely confused when they saw Trubin running up for that last free kick. “We were all in there, watching, and none of us realised Benfica still needed a goal to qualify,” Guardiola said. “So when their keeper went up, we’re all thinking, ‘What are you doing?’ But Jose knew. It was a smart move. Finishing in the top eight, with how tough the Champions League has become, feels really good for us. Now we can focus on being at our best by March.”
Bernardo Silva didn’t hide how relieved he felt. Skipping those extra play-off games really matters, especially when you’re chasing a quadruple. “A bit of drama, but we did it. We’re very happy because we avoid two more matches,” he said. “With all the injuries we’ve got and the crazy schedule, having those two weeks free to rest, get players back, and focus on the other competitions is huge for us.”
As for Mourinho, he looked proud after Benfica’s wild finish. He’s won this tournament twice before, and he believed his side deserved to stay in. “That was a fantastic goal, a historic moment—almost blew the roof off the stadium,” Mourinho said. “Honestly, for Benfica to beat Real Madrid, that’s massive.”
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