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Rob DawsonReporter
Pep Guardiola says he questioned whether he was “good enough” to lead City of Manchester won the Champions League after their dramatic defeat at Real Madrid but insists very happy with what has been achieved at Etihad Stadium.
Man City defeated at the Bernabéu even though it was only minutes away from the second straight final.
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Guardiola is yet to win a title during his time at Manchester and last tasted success in the competition in 2011 when he was manager of Barcelona.
“I have the feeling that the people from Abu Dhabi bought this club, not only to win the Champions League, they did it to be in all competitions every season and to compete in every competition. tournament until the end,” Guardiola said in a press conference on Friday.
“We want to do it [win the Champions League]. Maybe I’m not good enough to help the team do that. No one knows what will happen to the other players or managers.
“For us, it’s an honor to be present as much as possible in all competitions. I know that some people don’t appreciate what this club is doing, maybe it’s not enough but but For me, reaching the semi-finals is very remarkable.” – reached the Champions League final again after last season. “
Man City players will have to return quickly as they prepare to face Newcastle United Football Club at Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
Guardiola said he will not speak to his team until Saturday and admitted that even in the heat of a tight title race with Liverpoolthey will still think about the events in Madrid when they play against Newcastle.
“How can they forget?” Guardiola added. “They will think about it for sure. I know they will, I know, but I know how committed they will be.” [against Newcastle].
“Don’t forget it. I still remember against Tottenham [in 2019] and Raheem [Sterling]. One inch.
“We didn’t talk [with the players]. No words can help what we all feel. It’s just a question of time, sleep as much as possible and think about the next goal. “
