Cardiola: “Real Madrid has grown in many ways”

Manchester CityTit Champions League The campaign ended after losing 3-1 in Santiago Bernabu Real Madrid. Following the competition, Pep Cardiola faced the media, provided honest reflection on his team’s struggles, Madrid’s domination and the changing era of the city.

The city’s disappointing Champions League run

Cardiola acknowledged that the entire match of the season was not the best.

“When you get 22nd, you are not good. This is the year we were our worst. We don’t have the rhythm that Madrid is now. We wanted to pass a lot, we agreed to the goal so quickly … and then second … if you play back and forth, they are very good. I met Madrid of the latest years. They have long -term possessions, protecting, running, when they want to go tall, when they are less … nothing, congratulations. ”

Helplessness and the mood of the city

Despite the loss, Cardiola rejected that City felt powerless against Real Madrid.

“We did not realize the disability. We were a great team. This year, for many reasons, we have reached something unique in our country and Europe. We have won once and we have come there. We have come there many times. Everyone should make decisions at a group level. We have to qualify for the first four or five. ”

Change of rotation in Manchester City?

Cardiola was asked about a change phase for her team.

“Yes, a little, we started doing it. Things remain forever, there are elderly soldiers. In the Premier League, we have won these years, and in the Champions League we were there … Real Madrid has come up with the best moment of the Real Madrid season. ”

Bernabu’s message: ‘Cardiola, gold’

When the match is over, Real Madrid fans in Bernabu “Cardiola, gold!”A moment that is not overlooked. Despite the teasing request of Bernafi, Pep was asked if he was actually staying or not.

“Yes, yes, yes. Yes, yes. I would like to continue. ”

What impressed him about Madrid?

Cardiola was packed with praise for Real Madrid, acknowledging their tactical versatility and overall growth as a team.

“They have a good dynamic character. Now they are capable of drowning you. If you are too much, they are throwing long balls to you. I have always had the feeling that I can catch them, but not this year. They have grown up in many ways. They are always one of the favorite things. , Of course, but other teams are doing the best. LiverpoolParsia, BSG … It’s not just Madrid. ”