“We would have beaten Real Madrid”, a Guardiola protégé expresses his frustration

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By: Manu Tournoux

“We would have beaten Real Madrid”, a Guardiola protégé expresses his frustration

A Skyblues executive looked back on the Real Madrid-Manchester City clash in the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

Real Madrid defied predictions by eliminating Manchester City in the quarter-finals of the Champions League last April. A double confrontation which ended with a victory for the Merengues on penalties (3-3, 1-1 tab 4-3).

For Bernardo Silva, the Citizens attacking midfielder who scored a missed penalty, this failure is particularly bitter. The Portuguese deplores the removal of the away goals rule, which would have allowed Pep Guardiola’s team to reach the last four if it was still in force.

“it’s not good for the game”

“This season, if away goals had counted like before, we would have beaten Real Madrid, assures the former Monegasque in an official City podcast. We also lost a match against Tottenham a few years ago because of that. I understand why they removed this rule.”

And to continue: “Today, teams play more openly, because before, teams played at home with the mentality of not conceding goals and I think that’s not good for the game. In a way, I understand, because now the teams are fighting more among themselves. »

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Manu Tournoux

Manu Tournoux is a passionate and knowledgeable football enthusiast with a special focus on French football. Born and raised in France, Manu discovered his love for the beautiful game at a young age and developed a deep understanding of the ins and outs of "Le Championnat." His French roots and extensive experience in football journalism have made him an invaluable asset to the French Football Weekly team. As an author for the website, Manu's expertise includes not only in-depth analysis of Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 matches but also insightful profiles of up-and-coming talents, detailed transfer news, and engaging coverage of the French national team. His captivating writing style and undeniable passion for the game have earned him a loyal following among our readers. When he's not crafting engaging articles for French Football Weekly, Manu enjoys attending live matches whenever he can, exploring football culture in various French cities, and engaging in spirited debates with fellow fans. Feel free to follow Manu on Twitter and interact with him as he shares his expert opinions, insights, and love for French football.

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