Thierry Henry says Man City star is now world-class as Pep Guardiola admits one player is ‘grumpy’ with him after Real Madrid draw

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Published on 2024-04-11 05:00:00

Man City played a thrilling 3-3 draw with Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final, with Bernardo Silva scoring early but Real Madrid responding with two quick goals. City fought back with goals from Phil Foden and Josko Gvardiol, only for Federico Valverde to level the score. Thierry Henry praised one City star as ‘world-class’ following the game, with Guardiola revealing Foden’s frustration despite his strong performance.

Foden’s fantastic goal in the match came as Kevin De Bruyne sat out due to illness, allowing Foden to shine in his central position. Guardiola mentioned that Foden was ‘grumpy’ after the game, despite his standout performance. Meanwhile, Rodrygo of Real Madrid explained how his goal caught City off guard, as he was a threat throughout the match and should have scored more goals.

Overall, the match was a pulsating encounter with both teams showing their attacking prowess. City had moments of brilliance with Foden and others stepping up, while Real Madrid’s Rodrygo posed a constant threat. Guardiola’s side will now look to regroup and prepare for the second leg in what promises to be another exciting encounter.

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