PROUD GUARDIOLA'S PRAISE FOR CITY'S MENTAL STRENGTH

Pep Guardiola praised the composure and mental strength of his City side after we sealed our place in the Champions League semi-finals for a second successive season with a goalless draw at Atletico Madrid.


City had to dig deep in the face of fierce Atletico pressure during what proved a tense second half at the Wanda Metropolitano Stadium

But we held firm to secure a 1-0 aggregate quarter-final win and so earn a place in the semi-final against Real Madrid.

And reflecting on the performance, Guardiola was at pains to salute the discipline and mental fortitude of his side in the face of what was a determined challenge from the La Liga champions.
“This is the third time in our history we are in the semi-finals. We are in the semi-finals and for our club that is an incredible achievement,” declared the City boss.

“Absolutely (I am pleased with our mental strength).

“We defended everything. But if they had scored in the last action would the mental strength not be there?
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