""We played a really good game," said Guardiola. "We always try to create more chances and concede few and that's what happened. "They have fast players with their physicality so strong, but we conceded few and we created a lot of chances, considering it is the Champions League and I'm really pleased for that. "Of course, we were closer but, in the end, we could not defend a free kick well and we conceded the penalty.""
"For all the doubts about this version of Guardiola's City, one thing is certain: they have one of their most fearsome goal-scorers on the planet and that will always be enough to ensure you're pretty good. Erling Haaland scored twice at Stade Louis II and the only complaint about the Norwegian striker's performance was that he had other chances to put the game to bed. Another night he might have had three or four."
Manchester City entered the match amid questions about whether the team has regained its former dominance after a noticeable dip in form. Pep Guardiola and Bernardo Silva expressed uncertainty about the squad's current level. Against AS Monaco, City were effective in attack at times and exposed defensively at others, conceding a VAR-awarded late Eric Dier penalty to draw 2-2. Guardiola emphasized chance creation and limited concessions but acknowledged failing to defend a free kick and the penalty. Erling Haaland scored twice and remained a potent scoring threat, with additional missed opportunities that could have secured a win.
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