Guardiola Issues a Stern Warning to Madrid: It’s Not About Haaland This Time

This week, the Champions League returns, bringing a demanding duel for Real Madrid. In fact, Pep Guardiola, who also needs to secure City’s qualification, hasn’t hesitated to send a message to the Spanish side.

Following the Mestalla scandal, Real Madrid faces the return leg of the Champions League round of 16, with Leipzig traveling to the Santiago Bernabéu to pose a significant challenge. Despite Madrid securing a positive result in Germany, nothing is definitive. Pep Guardiola has issued a serious warning to Carlo Ancelotti’s team.

The City coach stated over the weekend, “I know that the 1-3 against Copenhagen is a good result, but in Leipzig, we had the same in the group stage (1-3), and within 10 minutes, we were 0-2 behind in the return leg. Plus, there’s the potential for a red card or anything else that could complicate matters. One must proceed with caution.”

Real Madrid and City both face the return legs of the round of 16 this week, where both teams seem to have the tie in their favor. However, Guardiola hasn’t hesitated to keep everything open. Indeed, Carlo Ancelotti has been warned that Leipzig is a very dangerous opponent away from home, a team that plays without fear and with nothing to lose.

Stay Alert City defeated Copenhagen 1-3, while Madrid secured a 0-1 victory against Leipzig. However, Guardiola remains grounded and has sent a clear hint to the Spanish side.

Carlo Ancelotti is preparing the match very seriously, aware that Leipzig will pose a real threat at the Bernabéu. Guided by Guardiola, the Italian coach has analyzed the Germans’ performance at the Etihad Stadium.