It's over for Manchester City. Beaten at the Etihad Stadium last week by Real Madrid (2-3), in dams from the Champions League, the men of Pep Guardiola did not create the feat during the return round. Worse, the Citizens sank to the Bernabéu (3-0), this Wednesday, upgraded by Merengues carried by a Kylian Mbappé author of a fabulous hat-trick.
An elimination that did not surprise Thierry Henry. The consultant at Champions League evenings for CBS Sports has never seen City be there this season when the level has been raised. As was still the case in the lair of the White House.
Henry: “It was too easy for Real Madrid”
“Whenever the level was a little too high this season, they couldn't face. As soon as there is rhythm and aggressiveness of the opponent, they cannot face it. It was too easy for Real Madrid “Commented the 98 world champion on the American channel.
“This team from Man City was magnificent for years, so if there is a team that can afford not to have a good season, it's them”however, nuanced “titi”. An elimination which acts the end of the cycle on the side of Manchester City, more than the shadow of itself.
Even Pep Guardiola at the end of the match confirmed this end of the cycle. “” We are a big team, but we have lost consistency, said the Catalan coach at TNT Sports.
We have done something historic in our country for many years by winning so many competitions that we had never previously succeeded (…) Things do not last forever, everything does not last forever. There are players who are a certain age. »»
