Pep Guardiola highlighted the reasons Real Madrid lost to Barcelona 4-0. in March, stating that the absence of Karim Benzema and tactical experiments on the part real Madrid trainer Carlo Anchelotti played a big role in the defeat.
With Benzema dropped out due to injury Ancelotti decided to launch Luka Modric as a false nine while Toni Kroos was also positioned higher up the field to press Barcelona you will protect
“I only saw the highlights, I didn’t see the whole game in detail” Guardiola told the press when asked if he could use the game to find gaps in Real Madrid’s armor.
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“I know that Carlo did something that he usually didn’t do tactically. I can’t help us in this game.”
Further, the Spaniard gave an assessment Carlo Anchelottiace real Madrid completed the La Liga title Santander with four games to go.
“Congratulations to him for winning the Spanish Championship, I did it. [with Barcelona]I did it last week” Guardiola said.
“I admire him, he has traveled all over the world coaching fantastic teams. It’s always incredibly difficult, football is really good. Part of it is that he is an exceptional person. and has great control over his emotions.
Modric suggested that real Madrid would have made it to the final if they were in better shape, and Guardiola was asked to give his opinion on the Croatian’s comments.
“Everyone thinks that if they play at full strength, they will beat the opponent, this is normal.” Guardiola said.
Guardiola he is known to change his players and outfield players well, who form a varied attack on the field. But he refused to hand out anything before the game.
“I don’t know what will happen” Guardiola stated.
“The choice is to try to win the game. There are times when you train very badly before a game and show exceptional results, or you train very well but poorly. There are teams against which we performed well and [there are] things we need to improve.”
Manchester left without services Joao Cancelo and Kyle Walker in the first match, the first of which he missed due to disqualification, and the second due to injury. But they will
possibly return for the second leg.
“Walker has been training, he will go, and tomorrow we will decide”, Guardiola disclosed.
“I am happy that he is back, tomorrow he will try to take part in the competition. Joao is not out.” [of the squad], he is fine. Kyle? Let’s see how he feels after he wakes up. [John] The stones won’t move, he’s not ready.”