Following a narrow 1-2 defeat against Real Madrid in the thrilling second leg of the Champions League Round of 16, Pep Guardiola shared his post-match thoughts. The manager expressed a significant lingering doubt from the game. «I am left with the doubt of how it would have gone with equal numbers,» Guardiola stated, «I carry that thought into my sleep.»
Despite the elimination, Guardiola was full of praise for the opposition. «Real is an extraordinary team,» he acknowledged. Looking forward, he maintained a positive outlook for his own squad, declaring, «Our future is bright.» In a moment of characteristic humor amidst the footballing intensity, Guardiola also lightheartedly touched on the perpetual speculation surrounding his managerial position, quipping, «Why do people always want to fire me?»