Pep Guardiola is unflinchingly candid regarding Manchester City’s likelihood of defeating Real Madrid this week.

Pep Guardiola is brutally candid about Manchester City’s possibilities of defeating Real Madrid this week.

He stated that Manchester City has a “one percent” chance of defeating the formidable Real Madrid in their Champions League shoot-out. In a dramatic late collapse, City lost 3-2 to the holders and 15-time champions of their play-off at the Etihad Stadium, after blowing a 2-1 lead in the final minutes of the first leg.

As a result, Guardiola and his players are confronted with a significant challenge at the Bernabeu on Wednesday, and the City manager has acknowledged the enormity of the challenge.”Of course, the victory is beneficial; however, the margin of victory at the Bernabeu is so small that, if one were to enquire prior to the game, the probability of advancing is,

I am uncertain, one percent when we arrive,” stated Guardiola. “It will be minimal, but we will make every effort to the best of our ability, that is for certain.” Therefore, we are proceeding to the destination as we have always done. However, this season, the truth is that we have been thousands of miles away.

“Consequently, the likelihood is negligible, as the outcome was unfavourable.” The situation would have been different if the score had been 2-1 with five minutes remaining.

However, the likelihood of a 3-2 loss is reduced. We will take advantage of the opportunity while it is available, and we will observe the outcome.Guardiola anticipates the return of central defenders Ruben Dias and Nathan Ake;

however, there is apprehension regarding the injury of star striker Erling Haaland, who was substituted late in the match due to a knee injury. On Dias and Ake, Guardiola stated, “They were not good today.” Ruben stated, “I am not prepared to play for 90 minutes,” and as a result, I would not put him at risk.

Both players were incapable of participating due to Nathan’s illness. Guardiola has confidence in Abdukodir Khusanov, who impressed in his second appearance after a challenging debut against Chelsea, if neither are prepared to confront Real.Guardiola stated, “Everyone is aware of the events that transpired on his first day against Chelsea.”

“It is not an easy feat to travel from France or Uzbekistan, where Khusanov was performing.” He was able to perform again as a result of the circumstances surrounding Ruben, Nathan, and Manuel Akanji, which was extremely beneficial for him. “He is exceedingly agile; however, his decision-making capabilities require enhancement; however, this is contingent upon his age.”

Most significantly, he has acclimatised exceptionally well. I believe this will be extremely beneficial for us, as he is extremely timid and does not speak much. Become a member of our new WhatsApp community to receive your daily dosage of Mirror Football content.

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