Guardiola leans on Real Madrid history for new UCL clash
Pep Guardiola says Manchester City will draw on their many past battles with Real Madrid as they prepare for another Champions League showdown with the Spanish giants. He explained that repeated meetings with Madrid have helped City understand the demands of facing one of Europe’s strongest teams and how to manage high pressure knockout ties. Guardiola noted that City have experienced both painful defeats and big wins against Madrid, and insisted those matches have taught his players how to stay focused over two legs. He described the new tie as another chance for City to test themselves at the highest level, saying that the more they play against top clubs like Madrid, the more they improve. The City manager added that his squad is now more mature than in previous seasons and better equipped to handle difficult moments in away […]