Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has made a shocking admission, claiming that his team have only a “one percent” chance of beating Real Madrid in the Champions League play-off second leg. The Cityzens are looking to overturn a 3-2 deficit from the first leg, but Guardiola’s comments suggest that he is not optimistic about their chances.
Despite a convincing 4-0 win over Newcastle in the Premier League on Saturday, Guardiola believes that his team are still not good enough to compete with the likes of Real Madrid. “The reality, we have been really, really poor in performance and results this season,” he said. “Just for one game, we played really good, and it’s not going to change the opinion, the reality, the team, it is right now, and we are still not good in terms of day by day.”
Guardiola’s comments may come as a surprise to some, given Manchester City’s recent form. However, the manager is clearly aware of the enormity of the task facing his team. Real Madrid are one of the most successful teams in European competition, and their home record is formidable.
The Cityzens will need to produce a performance of a lifetime if they are to have any chance of beating Real Madrid. However, Guardiola’s comments suggest that he is not holding out much hope. “The margin to win in Bernabeu in that position, everybody knows that if you ask before the game, the percentage to go through, I don’t know, we arrive at one percent, it will be minimal,” he said.
Despite the daunting task ahead, Guardiola is determined to give it a go. “As much as you have a chance, we will try, that’s for sure,” he said. However, his comments have raised questions about the team’s mentality and preparation for the big game.
Manchester City’s fans will be hoping that Guardiola’s comments are just a mind game, and that the team can produce a surprise result in Madrid. However, based on the manager’s comments, it seems unlikely that the Cityzens will be able to overcome the deficit and progress to the next round.
In conclusion, Guardiola’s comments have delivered a damning verdict on Manchester City’s chances of beating Real Madrid. While the team will still give it their all, the manager’s pessimism has raised questions about the team’s mentality and preparation for the big game.
Source: Africa Publicity
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