Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has admitted that his team has only a “one per cent” chance of defeating Real Madrid in their crucial Champions League match on Wednesday.
This comes after City suffered a 3-2 home defeat in the first leg, despite initially leading 2-1 with just four minutes remaining.
“The margin to win at the Bernabeu from that position, everybody knows, the percentage to go through, we arrive at one per cent. Or I don’t know what, but it will be minimal,” said Guardiola.
“But as much as you have a chance we will try, that’s for sure. We are going like we always have done but, this season, the reality is we have been miles away.
“We have been really, really poor in performances and results this season.”
Manchester City head to Spain with confidence after a dominant 4-0 victory over Newcastle in the Premier League. The win keeps them on track for a Champions League return next season, even if their current campaign ends with Wednesday’s crucial match against Real Madrid.
“For one game, Saturday, we played really good but it’s not going to change the opinion, the reality. But, of course, it’s better to travel to Madrid with this result,” added the City manager.
