Pep Guardiola has conceded that he and his Manchester City group will "need time to process" their 6-5 total loss to Real Madrid in the Champions League semi-finals.
Subsequent to getting a completely exhilarating 4-3 first-leg triumph at the Etihad Stadium last week, the Citizens were beaten 3-1 after additional time at the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday night, a game in which they were driving heading into stoppage time.
Riyad Mahrez broke the gridlock in the 73rd moment with a sweet left-footed strike into the upper right corner, yet Real Madrid decisively turned the subsequent leg on its head thanks to a support from substitute Rodrygo, who got in the 90th and 91st minutes.Los Blancos star Karim Benzema then put the hosts in front on total five minutes into additional time from the punishment spot, and his strike from 12 yards ended up being the triumphant objective, sending the Citizens crashing out at the semi-last stage.
Addressing BT Sport after the game, Guardiola expressed that his City side were not at their best in the Spanish capital and he accepts that they will presently require time to think about their grievous exit prior to directing their concentration toward the Premier League title race.
"Definitely [it feels cruel] we were close, however toward the end, we were unable to arrive at it," said the Spaniard. "In the principal half we were not sufficient however we didn't experience a lot. After we scored we were better, we observed our beat and the players were agreeable.
"We didn't experience a lot however we didn't play our best. That is ordinary. It is a semi-last and the players can feel the strain. Football is flighty, and once in a while you need to acknowledge it. Presently we want time to handle it and return with our kin at home."
Man City presently have only four games staying in the 2021-22 mission, which are all in the Premier League with their next installation at home against Newcastle United on Sunday evening.
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