{"id":1522,"date":"2024-04-09T09:16:39","date_gmt":"2024-04-09T09:16:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=1522"},"modified":"2024-04-10T04:01:33","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T04:01:33","slug":"beating-real-madrid-again-wont-be-easy-man-city-manager-pep-guardiola-cautious-ahead-of-ucl-clash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sotnews.agency\/?p=1522","title":{"rendered":"Beating Real Madrid again won\u2019t be easy \u2013 Man City manager Pep Guardiola cautious ahead of UCL clash"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='booster-block booster-read-block'>\n                <div class=\"twp-read-time\">\n                \t<i class=\"booster-icon twp-clock\"><\/i> <span>Read Time:<\/span>1 Minute, 52 Second                <\/div>\n\n            <\/div><p><strong>Pep Guardiola says Manchester City will have to go beyond just dominating Real Madrid in their quarter-final first-leg clash at the Santiago Bernabeu on Tuesday night, if they want to reach the last four of the UEFA Champions League.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Manchester City stunned Real Madrid in a thrilling 5-1 result last season in the Champions League semi-final over two legs, and eventually went all the way to grab their first-ever European title.<\/p>\n<p>However, a lot has changed since last year, with Real Madrid more devastating and convincing in games this season while the Cityzens on the other hand still have a lot to play for in all competitions.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking ahead of the game on Tuesday night at the Santiago Bernabeu, Guardiola insisted that his team will have to go the extra mile if they want to be the better side after 180 minutes of mouthwatering action.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe cannot come here just to control the game, we have to hurt Real Madrid, to punish them, to try to score goals. Beating Real Madrid two times in a row in the same way is not easy\u201d, he said in the pre-match interview.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/3news.com\/sports\/football\/real-madrid-seek-redemption-against-man-city-in-champions-league-clash\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Real Madrid seek redemption against Man City in Champions League clash<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/3news.com\/sports\/football\/kevin-de-bruyne-nets-100th-goal-as-city-thump-palace\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kevin De Bruyne nets 100th goal as City thump Palace<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Manchester City and Real Madrid have locked horns in the knockout round of the Champions League for the last three seasons in a row, and the advantage lies in the balance with both clubs winning one tie apiece.<\/p>\n<p>Managers with most wins in UEFA Champions League history: <\/p>\n<p>1. Carlo Ancelotti \u2014 113 wins <br \/>2. Pep Guardiola \u2014 109 wins<\/p>\n<p>Coming  : Real Madrid  Manchester City <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RealMadridManchesterCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#RealMadridManchesterCity<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RMAMCI?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#RMAMCI<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/RealMadridCity?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">#RealMadridCity<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/7bMinCTz34\">pic.twitter.com\/7bMinCTz34<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Olt Sports (@oltsport_) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/oltsport_\/status\/1777589668613148923?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">April 9, 2024<\/a><\/p>\n\n<p>The game at the Santiago Bernabeu will most definitely produce some enthralling moments, yet Real Madrid will be the ones with the highest confidence knowing their fans will rally support behind them as 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