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Guardiola Urges City to Prove Themselves Against Madrid

3/11/2026

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Pep Guardiola, Manchester City manager, said City must show their true identity against Real Madrid.
He urged City to earn a place in the next round by being proactive and minimizing mistakes.
He noted many players are new to this level and Vinícius Júnior is a threat.
Gianluigi Donnarumma said Mbappé's absence is advantageous while Real Madrid remains a formidable opponent.
Donnarumma expressed confidence in City's determination to compete fiercely.

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Pep Guardiola, Manchester City manager, said City must show their true identity against Real Madrid.
He urged City to earn a place in the next round by being proactive and minimizing mistakes.
He noted many players are new to this level and Vinícius Júnior is a threat.
Gianluigi Donnarumma said Mbappé's absence is advantageous while Real Madrid remains a formidable opponent.
Donnarumma expressed confidence in City's determination to compete fiercely.