Pep Guardiola felt disappointed following their exit from the Champions League against Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabeu.
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has expressed his disappointment following their exit from the Champions League.
The Spaniard stated that they were close to getting into the final after their first leg victory and a second half goal in the return leg.
The game changed from bad to worst for City when Real Madrid scored 2 late minutes goal to move into the extra time.
Karim Benzema sealed the La Liga Champions victory in the Champions League as they now in the Final of the competition.
Speaking after the match at Bernabeu Guardiola said: “It is tough for us. We cannot deny it. We were so close to arriving in the Champions League final.
“We didn’t play much good in the first half. We didn’t find our game, but it’s normal in this competition. The second half was much better.
“After the goal we controlled it. We found the game, we arrived at the byline. Jack (Grealish) helped us to control the game and unfortunately, he could not finish when we were close.
“Before the first goal [for Madrid] we had two chances, especially one so clear with Jack.
“In that moment we didn’t have the feeling we were in trouble for the way they attack. It didn’t happen. They score a goal at the end. They have done it many times in their history.
“They put a lot of players in the box. Four strikers plus Militao and they find the goals.
“I have had defeats in the Champions League. I have had tough defeats with Barcelona against Chelsea when both games were exceptional and we could not reach the final.”
