Pep Guardiola needs to keep his cool if Atlético test City’s patience again

Pep Guardiola confronts Atlético Madrid’s Ángel Correa at the Etihad Stadium. Photograph: Marc Atkins/Getty Images

There was a glaring reveal towards the end of Manchester City’s deserved victory against Atlético Madrid on Tuesday. With Jack Grealish on the floor, Ángel Correa smashed the ball into the No 10’s face. It was on the touchline. It was right by Pep Guardiola. And City’s manager did not like it at all.

So: he entered the pitch and shoved Correa. He stuck up for his player. Bravo. He might also have been booked or even sent off. But Istvan Kovacs ignored the seething 51-year-old and booked Correa.