Pep Guardiola expressed his admiration for Manchester City after their 0-0 Champions League draw against Inter Milan. Despite dominating possession and firing 22 shots, City's attack was stifled by Inter’s solid defense. Guardiola praised his team's performance and looked forward to their upcoming Premier League clash with Arsenal.
Pep Guardiola praised Manchester City’s performance after a 0-0 draw with Inter Milan in their opening Champions League match. Despite the lack of goals, Guardiola expressed his admiration for his team’s effort, especially in the face of Inter's solid defense.
City dominated possession and fired 22 shots, but only five were on target, as Erling Haaland and the rest of the attack struggled to find space. Guardiola acknowledged Inter’s defensive prowess, saying, "They defend really well, and their transitions are strong. It was hard to create many chances against them."
Inter Milan’s defensive setup left little room for City’s attacking talents, but Guardiola remained positive. "We played so well. I love my team. We’re a fantastic team," he told TNT Sports, reflecting on how difficult it was to break down a defense that operated with 11 players behind the ball.
Looking ahead, Manchester City will aim to improve their scoring output in their next match against Premier League rivals Arsenal. Guardiola will hope his team can find the back of the net and continue their strong form in their domestic campaign.
The stalemate left City with a point in their opening group stage game, and the team will be eager to secure a victory in their upcoming fixtures to push for another deep run in the Champions League.
