The Etihad Stadium will come to a standstill with the match between Manchester City vs. Atlético Madrid in the quarterfinals of the UEFA Champions League. Although they are favorites due to their style of play and reaching the final of the competition last season, the coach of the citizens, Pep Guardiola, does not feel that way and considers that "all opponents are difficult."
In the preview of this match, the Spanish strategist avoided getting involved in a discussion of styles and ensured that everyone will seek to win at all costs. "Brilliant football against defensive football? I'm not going to talk for a second about these stupid debates. We all seek a way to win. If he achieves it, his way will be the right one, and if I succeed, I will have got it right. I don't know what it means to play ugly," Guardiola began by stating.
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When asked if he feels like the favorite, he categorically dismissed it. "All opponents are difficult at this stage of the competition. Each team has a particular way of playing, and you have to adapt and adjust pieces," added the Spanish coach.
Finally, he referred to the options that Manchester City has to finally win the Champions League. "It is a joy to be here every season. Arriving in April and May to fight for titles means we have done very well," he concluded in a press conference.
Manchester City vs. Atlético Madrid
The match between Manchester City vs. Atlético Madrid will take place on Tuesday, April 5th at 2:00 PM (Peruvian time) at the Etihad Stadium. The broadcast will be hosted by Star Plus, and you can follow it on the La República Deportes website.