Pep Guardiola has launched a staunch defence after being criticised for Manchester City's dramatic Champions League exit.
The Spaniard's side crashed out of Europe on Wednesday evening after conceding two Rodrygo goals in the last-minute against Real Madrid. That levelled the semi-final tie on aggregate, allowing Ballon d'Or favourite Karim Benzema to score the winner in extra-time.
Guardiola's failure to win the Champions League at the Etihad is a blemish on his impressive CV. Remarkably, the renowned coach has not lifted the biggest prize in European football since 2011 - despite having one of the best teams on the continent.
