Guardiola Left the Bernabéu Frustrated and Blames Real Madrid: He Can’t Forgive Them
The Spanish coach was outplayed by Carlo Ancelotti in both Round of 16 matches. As a result, Guardiola is eager to face the Madrid side again next season.
Guardiola was deeply upset when the Bernabéu crowd chanted “Guardiola, stay” to mock him. In fact, he told his Manchester City staff that he would use the taunt “as motivation” to come back next year and defeat Madrid. Leaving with wounded pride, he plans to work intensely to bring out the best version of all his players.
Given Guardiola’s competitive nature, he will certainly plan his next match against Real Madrid meticulously. However, no matter what he does, it won’t be easy. It seems the Madrid team is beginning to play much better football. The Italian coach is finding tactical order, and the attacking players are improving their runs into space. Additionally, they’re offering more help defensively.
Within the white club, there is great satisfaction with the team’s improvement, and they believe they will compete for the major titles at stake. It won’t be easy, but the squad enjoys difficult challenges. In recent years, they’ve shown they can beat anyone. That’s why they are so motivated.
A Magical Night
That’s what was experienced yesterday at the Santiago Bernabéu. Real Madrid is starting to spoil us with such performances because it’s not easy for a team to maintain consistency in European competition over such a long period. The atmosphere before the match was already spectacular around the stadium, as well as the reception for the team’s bus.
The players were in awe of the stadium’s atmosphere and the ovation they received at the end of the match. Kylian Mbappé got to experience, for the first time, what it’s like to live through a great European night at the Bernabéu while wearing Real Madrid colors. It was a magical night for him, as he scored an incredibly important hat-trick.
